Quantum Pathlight VX User's Guide

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VX User’s Guide

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Contents

1 About This Guide and Pathlight VX 1

Product Safety Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Managing the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Placement and Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Product Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Explanation of Symbols and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Other Documents you Might Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting More Information or Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Description 5

Pathlight VX Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Pathlight VX Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Pathlight VX Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Management Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

FC Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RAID Storage Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Pathlight VX and Attached Physical Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pathlight VX and an External Aggregation Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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3 Getting Started with Pathlight VX 15

Logging On and Logging Off the Pathlight VX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Logging On the Pathlight VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Logging Off the Pathlight VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Starting Up and Shutting Down the Pathlight VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Starting Up the Pathlight VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Shutting Down the Pathlight VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Rebooting the Pathlight VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Navigating the Pathlight VX User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Virtual Library Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

System Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

System Information Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Modifying Basic Settings on the Pathlight VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing the Admin Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Applying the Pathlight VX License. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Changing Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Setting the Date, Time or Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Managing Support and System Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations 43

Performing Basic Pathlight VX Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Performing Required Actions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Changing Library Modes (Online and Offline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Renaming a Physical Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Canceling a Pending Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Working with Virtual Libraries, Drives, and Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Working with Virtual Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Working with Virtual Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Working with Virtual Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Managing FC Hosts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Configuring an FC Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Modifying an FC Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Removing an FC Host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Managing User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Creating User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Modifying User Accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Deleting User Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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5 Performing Advanced Tasks and Operations 81

Managing Media in the Pathlight VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Setting Media Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Setting the Default Export Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Setting Default Media Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Setting Media Access Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Moving Media Within a Virtual Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Reassigning Physical Media to the Unknown Media Pool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Managing Offline Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Removing Media from the Pathlight VX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Removing Application Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Removing Cleaning Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Removing Disk Extension Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Removing Internal Backup Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Removing Service Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Managing Disk Extension Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Reclaiming Space on Disk Extension Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Changing Disk Extension Media Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Managing Internal Backup Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Managing Internal Backup Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Setting the Internal Backup Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Working with Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Enabling Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Disabling Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Managing Storage Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Configuring Early Tape Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Archiving Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Reverting Archive Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

6 Pathlight VX Reports 115

Viewing the Virtual Library Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Viewing the Virtual Library Summary Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Viewing the Virtual Drive Summary Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Viewing the Virtual Media Summary Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Reports About Physical Libraries, Drives and Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Viewing the Physical Library Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Viewing the Physical Drive Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Viewing the Physical Media Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Reports About System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Viewing the System Configuration Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Reports About Disk Extension Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Viewing the Disk Extension Space Usage Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Viewing the Storage Policy Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Reports About System Activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Viewing the Library Mailbox Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Viewing the Media Tracking Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Viewing the Offline Media Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Viewing the Pending Activity Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Viewing the System Backup Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Viewing the User Login Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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7 Monitoring the Pathlight VX 131

Viewing Activity Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Checking System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Understanding Service Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Viewing Service Tickets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Modifying Service Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Closing Service Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

8 Troubleshooting the Pathlight VX 139

How the Pathlight VX Reports Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Using Health Checks to Troubleshoot the Pathlight VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

General Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Start Up Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Pathlight VX Backup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

User Interface Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Working with the Pathlight VX System State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Capturing a System State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Downloading a System State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Deleting a System State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Troubleshooting System Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Troubleshooting Power Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Troubleshooting Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Troubleshooting Temperature Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Interpreting Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

MS LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

SNC LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

AX100SC LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

DPE/DAE LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

SPS LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

FC Switch LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Troubleshooting Audible Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Troubleshooting Pathlight VX User Interface Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Glossary 173

Index 179

vi Contents

About This Guide and Pathlight VX

This guide contains information and instructions necessary for the normal operation and management of
the Pathlight VX. This guide is intended for anyone interested in learning about or anyone that needs to
know how to operate, administer, and monitor the Pathlight VX.

Note

This guide contains information and instructions necessary to operate and manage the Pathlight VX-450
and Pathlight VX-650 models. All references to Pathlight VX apply to both models.

Be sure to read all operating instructions in this manual and in the System, Safety, and
Regulatory Information Guide before operating this product.

Product Safety Statements

This product is designed for managing data. Any other application is not considered the intended use. ADIC
will not be held liable for damage arising from unauthorized use of the product. The user assumes all risk in
this aspect.

This unit is engineered and manufactured to meet all safety and regulatory requirements. Be aware that
improper use may result in bodily injury, damage to the equipment, or interference with other equipment.

WARNING

BEFORE STARTING UP OR USING THIS EQUIPMENT, READ THE SYSTEM,
SAFETY, AND REGULATORY INFORMATION GUIDE. KEEP THE GUIDE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 1

Precautions

To ensure system safeguards are met, observe the rules presented in this section.

Managing the System

• Read and follow all instructions in the order presented.

• Follow all warnings that appear on the Pathlight VX and in the supporting documents.

• Remove rings, watches, or other jewelry and neckties before you begin any procedures.

• Use caution near any moving part and any part that may start unexpectedly such as fans, motors,
solenoids, and so on.

• Always use the correct tools for the job.

• Always use the correct replacement parts.

• Keep all paperwork, including incident reports, up to date, accurate, and complete.

System Placement and Exposure

• Do not store the system in temperatures less than 15°C (59°F) or greater than 32°C (90°F).

• Situate the system away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or furnaces.

• Do not install hardware components, specifically disk processor enclosures (DPEs) and disk array
enclosures (DAEs), at the top of a rack if the bottom of the rack is empty. Doing so can cause the
rack to become unstable and tip over.

Grounding

Ground circuit continuity is vital for safe operation of the system. Never operate the system with grounding
conductors disconnected. Remember to reconnect any grounding conductors removed for or during any
servicing procedure.

Ventilation

Install product components so that the location or position provides adequate top and bottom ventilation.

WARNING

BEFORE STARTING UP OR USING THIS EQUIPMENT, READ THE SYSTEM,
SAFETY, AND REGULATORY INFORMATION GUIDE. KEEP THE GUIDE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive

This product contains materials that are recyclable under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) directive of the European Union. This product should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal
waste. Information about ADIC’s WEEE program may be found at weee.adic.com

2 About This Guide and Pathlight VX

.

Product Model Number

The Pathlight VX models are as follows: Pathlight VX-450 and Pathlight VX-650.

Explanation of Symbols and Notes

The following symbols appear throughout this document to highlight important information.

WARNING

CAUTION

Note

INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR BODILY INJURY.

Indicates a situation that may cause possible damage to equipment, loss of
data, or interference with other equipment.

Indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system.

Other Documents you Might Need

The following documents are available for this product. These documents can be found on the Technical
Documentation CD or at www.adic.com/manuals

• ADIC System, Safety, and Regulatory Information Guide (6-00618-03)

Note

The Pathlight VX Release Notes (6-01032-XX) are also available. The Release Notes
describe changes to your system or firmware since the last release, provide
compatibility information, and discuss any known issues and workarounds. The
Release Notes can be found in the Pathlight VX Accessory box or at

www.adic.com/manuals

.

.

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 3

Getting More Information or Help

iSuretyTM, ADIC's comprehensive service approach, leverages advanced data access and diagnostics
technologies with cross-environment, multi-vendor expertise to resolve backup issues faster and at lower
cost.

Accelerate service issue resolution with these exclusive ADIC iSurety services:

• Customer Service Center Website - Register products, license software, browse Educational
Services courses, check backup software and OS support, and locate manuals, FAQs, firmware
downloads, product updates and more in one convenient location. Benefit today at

www.adic.com/csc

• Online Service Requests - Submit online service requests, update contact information, add
attachments, and receive status updates via e-mail. Online Service Request accounts are free from
ADIC. That account can also be used to access ADIC's KnowledgeBase, a comprehensive
repository of product support information. Sign up today at www.adic.com/onlinesr

• iLink - Securely links ADIC hardware and the diagnostic data from the surrounding storage
ecosystem to ADIC's Global Services Team for faster, more precise root cause diagnosis. iLink is
simple to set up through the internet and provides secure, two-way communications with ADIC's
Secure Service Center. More iLink information can be found at www.adic.com/ilink
iLink team at [e-mail]
Scalar i2000, Scalar 10K, and Pathlight VX disk-based backup solutions.

• Product Support Updates - Free e-mail notifications of new information or upgrades that can
improve product function and reduce service activities. You select the products and types of
updates you wish to receive. Sign up today at www.adic.com/ProductUpdates

.

.

or e-mail the

. iLink is currently available with ADIC's Scalar i500, Scalar 1000,

.

For further assistance, contact one of the following:

ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) in the USA: 800-827-3822

ADIC Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) in Europe: 00800 9999 3822

For worldwide support telephone numbers: www.adic.com/techsup

4 About This Guide and Pathlight VX

Description

This chapter describes the Pathlight VX system and its individual components.

Pathlight VX Overview

The Pathlight VX backup and restore solution increases capacity and reduces the cost of disk backup by
integrating disk and tape in a single, unified system. The Pathlight VX provides the off-site security, long
term protection, and value of tape—all in a cost-effective, easy-to-manage solution. The Pathlight VX offers
the following features and benefits:

• Provides an integrated backup and restore solution.

• Increases the reliability and performance of your most difficult backup jobs.

• Leverages existing environment, processes and applications by presenting itself as a virtual library
composed of virtual tape drives and virtual tape cartridges.

• Creates tapes for export outside the backup window, without impacting backup application or server
performance.

• Provides improved performance, disk speed for faster backup and restore.

• Ensures backup success by integrating AX100SC (SATA) or CX300 (ATA) RAID to provide fault
tolerance, hot swap-ability as well as scalable capacity and performance.

• Provides a single point of management for installation, configuration and administration.

• Leverages hardware building blocks and common software to scale capacity and performance as
well as provide redundancy for higher availability. This strategy protects end users’ investment and
lowers their total cost of ownership.

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 5

Figure 1 shows a front view of the Pathlight VX, consisting of the Pathlight VX Controller (Management

Server (MS), SNC, and in some configurations, an FC switch) and RAID storage disk. In Figure 1
Pathlight VX bezel covers the components in the Pathlight VX Controller.

Figure 1 Front View of a Pathlight VX

, the

Pathlight VX Controller
(behind bezel)

RAID storage disk

Pathlight VX bezel

Pathlight VX Models

Two Pathlight VX models are available:

• The Pathlight VX-450 offers midrange disk-based backup and uses AX100SC enclosures as its
RAID component. Currently, one Pathlight VX-450 configuration is available, offering 4.2 TB of disk
capacity.

• The Pathlight VX-650 offers enterprise disk-based backup and uses CX300s as its RAID
component. Currently, 25 Pathlight VX-650 configurations are available, ranging from 3.8 TB to

71.6 TB of disk capacity. The Pathlight VX-650 series includes Entry-Level, Standard, and High­Performance Configurations.

6 Description

Pathlight VX Components

The Pathlight VX contains the following components:

•MS

• SNC (either 1 or 2 FC blades)

• FC switch (in High-Performance configurations)

• RAID storage disk

• Pathlight VX-450 uses 2 AX100SC enclosures as the RAID.

• Pathlight VX-650 uses CX300 enclosures as the RAID.

Each Pathlight VX contains one MS and one SNC. Together, these components constitute the Pathlight VX
Controller. In High-Performance configurations, the Pathlight VX Controller also includes an FC switch.

Management Server

The Management Server (MS) is the server component of Pathlight VX. The MS manages the configuration
and status of the Pathlight VX components. The MS also regulates data flow to and from the storage disk
and controls the location where data is written on the disk. The MS provides policy-based data
management, with data placement based on access requirements, usage, and age.

The MS is also responsible to control one or more physical libraries attached to the Pathlight VX. The MS
periodically queries the physical libraries for status changes and available media.

1

The MS is a 2U enclosure that, together with the SNC (and in some configurations, the FC switch),
constitutes the Pathlight VX Controller. In the rack, the Pathlight VX Controller is covered by the ADIC bezel.

Figure 2

front panel is visible when the Pathlight VX bezel is removed.

shows the front view of the MS, with the SCSI hard drives and power button identified. The MS

2

Figure 2 identifies the location of the MS power button. To start up or

CAUTION

shut down the MS, refer to Starting Up and Shutting Down the Pathlight

VX on page 17; do not simply press the power button. Failure to follow

this procedure can interfere with the Pathlight VX’s operation.

Figure 2 MS - front view

SCSI hard drives

Power button

1. Depending on the specific Pathlight VX configuration, the SNC houses either 1 or 2 FC blades. The Entry-Level

Configuration has 1 FC blade in the SNC. The Standard and High-Performance Configurations have 2 FC blades in the
SNC.

2. For instructions on removing the Pathlight VX bezel, refer to Starting Up the Pathlight VX

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 7

on page 17.

SNC

The SNC houses the FC blades1 and serves as a connectivity point for FC hosts. ADIC’s FC blade
technology enables the blades to instantiate virtual tape drives and changers with which FC hosts can
interact. These virtual devices are created using emulation software which allows them to respond to SCSI
host commands exactly as a tape drive of an ADIC library changer.

The SNC emulates physical libraries and handles all library activity by processing move media requests,
performing read / write operations, and executing import / export operations. Figure 3
of a 2 FC blade SNC, with the utility modules and various ports identified. The front panel of the SNC is
visible when the Pathlight VX bezel is removed.

Figure 3 SNC - front view

UM2­LAN1

UM2­SER1

UM2­SER2

AC power
receptacle

UM1­LAN1

UM1­SER1

UM1­SER2

AC power
receptacle

shows the front view

power
connection
protector

UM2­LAN2

utility module 2

UM2­LAN2

utility module 1

FC Switch

The FC switch2 is a component in the Pathlight VX High-Performance Configuration, and provides
connectivity between all system components (MS, SNC, and RAID storage disk) and, if attached, one or
more physical libraries. Figure 4
readiness LED identified. For information about this LED, refer to FC Switch LEDs

Figure 4 FC switch - front view

shows the front view of the FC switch, with the power buttons and port

on page 169.

port readiness LED

power buttons

1. Depending on the specific Pathlight VX configuration, the SNC houses either 1 or 2 FC blades. The Entry-Level

Configuration has 1 FC blade in the SNC. The Standard and High-Performance Configurations have 2 FC blades in the
SNC.

2. The FC switch is not included in either the Pathlight VX Entry-Level or Standard Configurations.

8 Description

RAID Storage Disk

The Pathlight VX uses high-speed, low-cost AX100SC (SATA) or CX300 (ATA) RAID as its storage disk.
The storage disk is presented as a RAID. When data is processed in the Pathlight VX, it is sent from the
backup application to the SNC, assigned to a virtual library and virtual tape, and then written to the RAID
storage disk.

• AX100SC - The Pathlight VX-450 uses 2 AX100SC enclosures as the RAID component. Figure 5
shows the front of an AX100SC disk enclosure and identifies its LEDs. For more information about
these LEDs, refer to AX100SC LEDs

Figure 5 AX100SC - front view

Fault LED

• DPE - The Pathlight VX-650 uses CX300 enclosures as the RAID component. The CX300 is
referred to as the disk processor enclosure (DPE). Each DPE is tandemed with a standby power
supply (SPS), and cabled to up to 3 disk array enclosures (DAEs). Depending on the configuration,
the Pathlight VX contains up to 4 DPEs, an equivalent number of SPSs, and up to 12 DAEs. Figure

6 shows the front of a DPE and identifies its LEDs. Figure 7 on 10 and Figure 8 on 10 show the front

and rear views of an SPS. Figure 9
information about DPE and DAE LEDs, refer to DPE/DAE LEDs
about SPS LEDs, refer to SPS LEDs

Disk activity LEDs

on page 161.

Fault LED

on 10 shows the front of a DAE and identifies its LEDs. For more

on page 168.

Disk activity LEDs

on page 163. For more information

Figure 6 DPE - front view

Disk activity LED

Enclosure fault LED

Disk fault LED

Enclosure power LED

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 9

Figure 7 SPS - front view

M4 x 8mm drill mount

Phillips screw Phillips screw

Figure 8 SPS - back view

M4 x 8mm drill mount

Active

On battery

Replace battery

Fault

Figure 9 DAE - front view

Enclosure fault LED

Disk activity LED

Enclosure power LED

Disk fault LED

10 Description

Pathlight VX and Attached Physical Libraries

The Pathlight VX may be attached to up to four physical (tape) libraries, which provides the advantage of
long-term data storage. Although a physical library can be attached to the Pathlight VX, it is not a system
component and is considered an external device. When a Pathlight VX user ‘exports’ virtual media from the
system, data is moved to tape in the physical library. The ‘import’ operation retrieves data from physical tape
and makes it available in the Pathlight VX. Table 1
the Pathlight VX, along with library-specific settings and procedures that must be followed if the library is
used with the Pathlight VX.

Table 1 Physical Libraries Supported by the Pathlight VX

lists physical libraries and drives currently supported by

Library and Supported Drives
When Attached to Pathlight VX

ADIC Scalar 24

LTO - 1
LTO - 2
LTO - 3

ADIC Scalar 100

LTO - 1
LTO - 2
LTO - 3

ADIC Scalar 1000

LTO - 1
LTO - 2

ADIC Scalar i500

LTO-3 (IBM only)

Specific Library Settings or Procedures

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

• Volser Enabled must always be off.

• If Mixed Media is enabled, then Extended RES must be enabled.

• Change the virtual library to a Scalar i2000 to emulate the i2000
command set.

• CAUTION: This library is capable of configuring the media ID to
the front of the volume serial number. Avoid prepending the
media ID to the volume serial number, because it causes the
Pathlight VX’s configuration of the physical library to fail.

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

ADIC Scalar i2000

LTO - 1
LTO - 2
LTO - 3

ADIC Scalar 10K

LTO - 1
LTO - 2
LTO - 3

a This library supports LTO-3 drives. However, LTO-3 drives are not supported if the library is used with the
Pathlight VX.

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 11

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

• If drive spoofing is turned on, you must reboot the Pathlight VX.
Turning on spoofing changes each drive serial number in the i2000.
The reboot causes the Pathlight VX to run through its drive
replacement scripts for each i2000 drive.

• CAUTION: This library is capable of configuring the media ID to
the front of the volume serial number. Avoid prepending the
media ID to the volume serial number, because it causes the
Pathlight VX’s configuration of the physical library to fail.

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

• Volser Enabled must always be off.

• If Mixed Media is enabled, then Extended RES must be enabled.

• CAUTION: This library is capable of configuring the media ID to
the front of the volume serial number. Avoid prepending the
media ID to the volume serial number, because it causes the
Pathlight VX’s configuration of the physical library to fail.

Table 1 Physical Libraries Supported by the Pathlight VX (continued)

Dell PV 132T

LTO - 1
LTO - 2

Dell PV 136T

LTO - 2
LTO - 3

Dell PV 160T

LTO - 1
LTO - 2
LTO - 3

IBM 3582

a

LTO - 1
LTO - 2

IBM 3583

LTO - 1
LTO - 2
LTO - 3

IBM 3584

a

LTO - 2

a

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

• The IBM 3584 has only been certified for use with Pathlight VX if the
Advanced Library Management System (ALMS) is enabled. ALMS
enables partitioning of the library into multiple logical libraries. Do not
configure Pathlight VX to work with a 3584 library that is not
configured to run with ALMS.

• The only way to insert cleaning media is to use a front panel on the
IBM-3584 Library, using the option “Insert Cleaning Media.” This
does not assign cleaning media to any IBM logical partition. Without
this assignment to any IBM logical partition recognition of cleaning
media by any IBM logical partition is not possible by PVX and
StorNext applications.

• If multiple partitions are configured, perform these actions on the
Operator panel:

• Navigate to Settings > Insert Notification and enable the

notification. If the notification is disabled, then there is no prompt
for a partition. The Pathlight VX does not track the media as
exported and continues to display a media ready to export
message.

• When exporting physical media from the library:

1 On the Operator panel, select the partition associated with the

Pathlight VX.

2 Remove the media from the I/E station.

• When importing cleaning media to the library:

1 Insert the media into the I/E station.
2 On the Operator panel, select the Insert Cleaning Media option

and select the partition associated with the Pathlight VX.

a This library supports LTO-3 drives. However, LTO-3 drives are not supported if the library is used with the
Pathlight VX.

12 Description

Table 1 Physical Libraries Supported by the Pathlight VX (continued)

STK L180

a

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

LTO - 1
LTO - 2

STK L700

a

• Verify the library settings (Volser, ASC, Mixed Media, etc.).

LTO - 1
LTO - 2

a This library supports LTO-3 drives. However, LTO-3 drives are not supported if the library is used with the
Pathlight VX.

Pathlight VX and an External Aggregation Switch

Depending on the type of physical library and number of physical libraries attached to the Pathlight VX, an
external aggregation device (an FC switch) may need to be used with the Pathlight VX so the required
number of port connections are available. ADIC recommends that a Brocade FC switch be used as an
aggregation device. Although you can provide use a different vendor’s FC switch for aggregation, ADIC only
provides technical support for a Brocade FC switch used with the Pathlight VX.

For information about whether an external aggregation switch is needed for the Pathlight VX contact a pre­sales Service Engineer at ADIC (refer to Getting More Information or Help
aggregation device paths in Figure 10
Configuration), and Figure 12

on 14 (for High-Performance Configurations).

(for Entry-Level Configurations), Figure 11 on 14 (for Standard

on page 4) and see the external

Figure 10 Aggregation Decision Path: Pathlight VX-450 / Pathlight VX-650 (Entry-Level Configuration)

Can all

data between

the Pathlight VX and

physical library be

communicated on 1

FC port?

no

Aggregation device

required

Finish

yes

Aggregation device

not required

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 13

Figure 11 Aggregation Decision Path: Pathlight VX-650 (Standard Configuration)

Does the

physical library

have 2 FC ports, each

of which communicates

identical and complete

information to Port 6

on each FC

blade?

no

Aggregation device

required

Finish

yes

Aggregation device

not required

Figure 12 Aggregation Decision Path: Pathlight VX-650 (High-Performance Configurations)

Can all

data between

the Pathlight VX and

physical library be

communicated on 3

or fewer

FC ports?

no

Aggregation device

required

Finish

yes

Aggregation device

not required

14 Description

Getting Started with Pathlight VX

The procedures in this chapter describe basic Pathlight VX operations, including logging on and logging off
the Pathlight VX User Interface, and starting up, shutting down and rebooting the system. This chapter also
introduces navigation in the User Interface and describes how to change basic system settings. This chapter
contains the following topics:

• Logging On and Logging Off the Pathlight VX

• Starting Up and Shutting Down the Pathlight VX on page 17

• Navigating the Pathlight VX User Interface

• Modifying Basic Settings on the Pathlight VX

on page 27

on page 30

Logging On and Logging Off the Pathlight VX

Use the procedures in this section to log on and log off the Pathlight VX User Interface.

Logging On the Pathlight VX

Use this procedure to log on Pathlight VX.

Note

1 Verify that the Management Server (MS) has rebooted completely.

If the Pathlight VX User Interface is idle for more than 30 minutes, the
system logs off the user.

Note

The MS boot process takes up to 25 minutes to complete; more time if the
Pathlight VX is a High-Performance Configuration.

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 15

2 Open a Web browser, either Internet Explorer or Netscape.

Note

3 Log on the MS using one of these methods:

• Connect a laptop computer (or PC) to the MS through a crossover Ethernet cable. Once a
connection is established, open a Web browser and specify this address:

http://192.168.100.3

• Since you have established an Ethernet connection to the customer LAN, you can open a Web
browser and log on the Pathlight VX User Interface by specifying the IP address of the MS.

The Pathlight VX Login screen appears.

4 In the User Name box, type the user name.

5 In the Password box, type the password.

6 Click OK.

The Pathlight VX User Interface supports these Internet browsers:

• Internet Explorer 5.5 and later versions

• Netscape 7.x

For best results when using an Internet browser to access the Pathlight VX User
Interface, verify these settings:

• JavaScript (active scripting) is enabled in the Security settings of the browser.

• Pop-up blocker is disabled.

• Page caching is disabled.

If this is the first time that the Pathlight VX User Interface is being accessed, then the License
Agreement screen appears. The License Agreement includes a checkbox that enables the screen to
be bypassed during subsequent logins.

7 Select this box if you do not want the License Agreement to appear in subsequent logins.

8 Click Accept.

If the Pathlight VX software has not finished initializing, a status screen appears.

If the Pathlight VX software is completely initialized, the Pathlight VX Home page appears.

Related topics:

Logging Off the Pathlight VX

Logging Off the Pathlight VX

Use this procedure to log off Pathlight VX.

Note

1 In the upper-right of any Pathlight VX screen, click Logout.

A dialog window prompts you to confirm the logout.

If the Pathlight VX User Interface is idle for more than 30 minutes, the system logs off the
user.

2 Click OK to confirm the logout.

Related topics:

Logging On the Pathlight VX

16 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

on page 15

Starting Up and Shutting Down the Pathlight VX

Use the procedures in this section to start up and shut down the Pathlight VX (system software and
hardware components).

Starting Up the Pathlight VX

• If the Pathlight VX rack has power distribution units (PDUs) or an equivalent mechanism, you can
switch on all components at the same time. If the Pathlight VX was pre-racked when it was installed,
then its rack contains PDUs.

• If the Pathlight VX rack does not have PDUs or an equivalent mechanism, go to Step 1

Note

1 If the Pathlight VX bezel is attached to the system, remove it.

a. Grasp both sides of the bezel near the top.

b. Pull evenly on both sides of the bezel until the mounting clips release on each side.

c. Store the bezel in a secure location.

2 Verify the status of the components' power buttons. Do one of the following:

• If an FC switch is present, turn it on by placing each power button (on the front panel) in the on
position and then go to Step 3

• If an FC switch is not present, go to Step 3

3 Turn on the SNC by plugging each utility module's power cord to an AC power source.

Before you begin, note:

• The SNC does not have power buttons. Each SNC uses either 1 or 2
power cords. Power to the SNC is controlled by plugging each power cord
in or out of an AC power source.

• On DPEs or DAEs that do not have power buttons, power is controlled by
plugging each power cord in or out of an AC power source.

.

.

.

CAUTION

4 Turn on each RAID. If the system is a Pathlight VX-450, go to Step 5

650, go to Step 6

5 On each AX100SC, verify that the power cable is plugged in the power receptacle and use a pen to

push in the power button for 1 second. Go to Step 10

6 On each DPE and DAE, determine whether the enclosure has power buttons.

7 Turn on each DAE in sequence (DAE A1, DAE A2, DAE A3, etc.).

• If the back panel contains power buttons, place them in the on position.

• If the back panel does not contain power buttons, plug each power supply/cooling module's power
cord in an AC power source.

8 Turn on each SPS by placing the power button (on the back panel) in the on position.

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 17

The SNC does not initialize until the MS is started up and fully booted
(after the Pathlight VX software starts). While the MS is starting up, the
LEDs on the FC blade(s) "racetrack" (blink on and off).

. If the system is a Pathlight VX-

.

on page 18.

9 Turn on each DPE.

• If the back panel contains power buttons, place them in the on position.

• If the back panel does not contain power buttons, plug each power supply/cooling module's power
cord in an AC power source.

10 Turn on the MS by pressing the power button on the front panel.

The MS turns on. The boot process takes approximately 25 minutes to complete; more time if the
Pathlight VX is a High-Performance Configuration.

CAUTION

up the software. If the battery needs to be charged, it can add an additional
30 minutes to the startup time for the MS.

Do not interrupt the MS boot process before it completes. If the MS does not

The MS checks the battery for the DPE (located in the SPS) before it boots

CAUTION

boot up completely, the Pathlight VX may not operate properly.

If you hear an audible alarm, receive a RAS service ticket indicating a failure when logging on the
Pathlight VX User Interface or a Pathlight VX component fails to start, there is a problem with the start
up process. Refer to Modifying Service Tickets

on page 137 and Interpreting Status LEDs on page 151.

Related topics:

Shutting Down the Pathlight VX

Rebooting the Pathlight VX

MS LEDs

SNC LEDs

AX100SC LEDs

DPE/DAE LEDs

SPS LEDs

FC Switch LEDs

on page 152

on page 157

on page 161

on page 163

on page 168

on page 169

on page 19

on page 25

18 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

Shutting Down the Pathlight VX

Shutting down the Pathlight VX consists of two tasks:

• Shutting Down the System Software and the MS

• Shutting Down the Hardware on page 21

CAUTION

Note

Note

Rebooting the Pathlight VX causes access to virtual libraries to be
interrupted.

To shut down the Pathlight VX, you must be a user with Administrator
privileges.

Note the following before shutting down the Pathlight VX:

• The SNC does not have power buttons. Each SNC uses either 1 or 2 power cords.
The power is controlled by plugging each power cord either in or out of an AC
power source.

• If the DPEs or DAEs do not have power buttons, the power is controlled by
plugging each power cord either in or out of an AC power source.

Shutting Down the System Software and the MS

Use this procedure to shut down the system software and the MS.

1 Log on the MS.

Refer to Virtual Library Summary

on page 27.

2 On the Pathlight VX Home page, select Operations→ System Shutdown.

System
Shutdown

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 19

The Shutdown/Reboot screen appears.

Shutdown

3 From the Shutdown/Reboot screen, select Shutdown and click Apply.

The Progress Window appears and displays the status of the selected process.

CAUTION

Shutdown process. If you close the window by clicking the X in the
upper-right corner, you will not see a confirmation of the success or
failure of the Shutdown process.

• If Success displays in the Progress Window: The Pathlight VX software has started to shut down.
Click Close to close the Progress Window.

The Shutdown Monitor appears, showing the progress of the system shutdown.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel the

• If Failure displays in the Progress Window: Capture the Pathlight VX system state and contact
ATAC. Refer to Capturing a System State

on page 144 and Getting More Information or Help on

page 4.

The MS automatically powers itself down when the shutdown process is complete. The MS has shut
down completely if the power LED on the front of the MS goes dark.

20 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

4 If the MS does not shut down in about 5 minutes, press the power button on the MS to power it off.

power button power LED

CAUTION

Continue with Shutting Down the Hardware

The host ports on each FC blade are turned off while the Pathlight VX
software shuts down. While the host ports are off, the FC blade's SFP
lasers do not send a signal and the host port link LEDs are off. The FC
blade's host ports and host port link LEDs do not turn back on until
the Pathlight VX start up process completes with no errors.

on page 21.

Shutting Down the Hardware

Use this procedure to shut down the system hardware.

1 If you have not already done so, shut down the system software and MS.

Refer to Shutting Down the System Software and the MS

2 Turn off the SNC by unplugging each utility module’s power cord from its AC power source.

3 Do one of the following:

• If you are shutting down a Pathlight VX-450, go to Step 4

• If you are shutting down a Pathlight VX-650, go to Step 5

4 Turn off each AX100SC power supply by pushing the power button on the back panel.

on page 19.

.

on page 22.

power button

When the AX100SC(s) turn off, the power off sequence is complete for a Pathlight VX-450.

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 21

5 Turn off the SPS by placing the power button on the back panel in the off position.

When you turn off the SPS, the Activity LED goes dark and the On Battery LED comes on (amber).
These LEDs are visible on the back panel of the SPS.

Note

The SPS LEDs stay lit for up to 90 seconds while the cache is flushed to disk.

Do not unplug the cable connecting the SPS to the DPE. Unplugging

CAUTION

this cable can cause system errors.

cable connecting SPS to DPE - do not unplug

power button

Activity LED

On Battery LED

6 When the SPS’s On Battery LED goes dark, do one of the following to turn off the DPE:

• If the DPE contains a power button, only turn off the controller opposite the SPS by placing the
power button on the back panel in the off position.

• If the DPE does not contain a power button, only turn off the controller opposite the SPS by
unplugging the AC power cord from the power receptacle.

Cable connecting SPS to DPE - do not

unplug

DPE controller
opposite

the SPS

SPS

22 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

Note

As viewed from the rear of the rack, the SPS is installed on the right. In this case,
you would turn off the DPE on the left. Turn off the left controller on the DPE.

CAUTION

this cable can cause system errors.

left power receptacle

Do not unplug the cable connecting the SPS to the DPE. Unplugging

left power button

right power button (do not turn off)

right power
receptacle

(do not

unplug)

7 Turn off each DAE.

• If the DAE contains a power button, turn off the DAE by placing the power buttons on the back panel
in the off position.

• If the DAE does not contain a power button, turn off the DAE by unplugging the AC power cords
from each power receptacle.

left power receptacle

power buttons

right power receptacle

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8 If the Pathlight VX includes an FC switch, turn off the FC switch by placing the power buttons on the

front panel in the off position.

power button

The shutdown sequence is complete for a Pathlight VX-650.

WARNING

RACK’S POWER SOURCE. IF MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES EXPOSE
YOU TO THIS VOLTAGE, SHUT OFF THE RACK’S MAIN BREAKER
AND ATTACH A SIGN WARNING OTHERS NOT TO TURN ON THE
BREAKER WHILE MAINTENANCE IS IN PROGRESS.

Related topics:

Rebooting the Pathlight VX

Logging Off the Pathlight VX

SHUTTING DOWN THE PATHLIGHT VX DOES NOT POWER OFF THE

on page 25

on page 16

24 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

Rebooting the Pathlight VX

Rebooting the Pathlight VX power cycles the MS and SNC and then restarts the system. Rebooting the
Pathlight VX enables changes to the system hardware and software to take effect.

CAUTION

Note

Use this procedure to reboot the Pathlight VX.

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 On the Pathlight VX Home page, select Operations→ System Shutdown.

System
Shutdown

Rebooting the Pathlight VX causes access to virtual libraries to be
interrupted.

To reboot the Pathlight VX, you must be a user with Administrator
privileges.

The Shutdown/Reboot screen appears.

Reboot

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 25

3 Select Reboot and click Apply.

A dialog box prompts you to confirm the system reboot.

4 Click OK.

The Progress Window appears and displays the status of the selected process.

Note

• If Success displays in the Progress Window: The Pathlight VX successfully started the reboot
process. Click Close to close the Progress Window.

The Shutdown Monitor appears and shows the progress of the system shutdown.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper­right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is not shown.

Note

• If Failure displays in the Progress Window: The Pathlight VX did not start the reboot process.
Capture the Pathlight VX system state and contact ATAC. Refer to Capturing a System State
page 144. For contact information, refer to Getting More Information or Help

26 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

During the shutdown process, you will lose connectivity to Pathlight VX before
the system reboots. This is an expected result of the reboot process.

on

on page 4.

Navigating the Pathlight VX User Interface

This is the Home page of the Pathlight VX User Interface. The Virtual Library Summary and the System
Summary areas are identified. In the navigation bar, the Policies drop-down menu only appears if the
Storage Policies (Disk Extension) Advanced Feature has been licensed.

Virtual Library Summary

System Summary

Virtual Library Summary

Virtual Library Summary information is available at the top of the Home page. The Summary provides an
overview of available virtual libraries, drives, and media.

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The Virtual Library Summary provides this information:

• Libraries - Shows available virtual libraries in the Pathlight VX. To view a virtual library report, click
Libraries. For more information, refer to Viewing the Virtual Library Summary Report

• Drives - For each virtual library, shows the total number of library drives, including active drives. To
view a report, click Drives. Refer to Viewing the Virtual Drive Summary Report

• Media - For each virtual library, shows the total number of media in the library and the number of
used media. To view a virtual media report, click Media. Viewing the Virtual Media Summary Report
on page 119.

• Slots - For each virtual library, shows the total number of slots in the library and the number of slots
that are full (contain media). Each slot can hold one medium (virtual tape).

• Mailbox Slots - For each virtual library, shows the number of mailbox slots that are full (contain
media).

• Media Capacity Used - For each virtual library, shows the percentage of total media capacity that
has data written to it.

on page 116.

on page 119.

System Summary

The System Summary section is divided into two sub-categories:

• Components - This section shows the status of the following components: FC blade (also referred
to as the SNC), RAID, MS, FC switch, and, if attached, one or more physical libraries.

• For each Pathlight VX component, if there are no problems, a green box with a white checkmark

appears to the left of the component link. If there is no problem and you click the component
link, a dialog box reports the status is good. If there is a problem, a red circle with a white X
appears next to the component link.

• If there is a problem and you click the component link, the Tools - System Status screen

appears and displays open service tickets for the component. For information on checking
service tickets, refer to Checking System Status

• Capacity Summary - This section shows information about the capacity of the system. It shows
the amount of disk space currently used and available as well as counts of the number of Disk
Extension media currently in use and available.

on page 133.

28 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

Menu Bar

The menu bar, used to navigate through the Pathlight VX User Interface, is located at the top of every page.

Table 2

Table 2 Menu Bar System Status Buttons

describes the system status buttons.

Button Description

Home The Home link returns you to the Home page on the Pathlight VX User Interface.

Help The Help link launches the Online Help on the Pathlight VX User Interface.

Logout The Logout link logs you off Pathlight VX.

Operations The Operations drop-down menu provides options to manage virtual libraries and media

in the Pathlight VX.

Setup The Setup drop-down menu provides options to set up the Pathlight VX, such as

creating users, network information, libraries, and drives.

Policies If storage policies are licensed and enabled on the Pathlight VX, the Policies drop-down

menu provides options to create and manage policies.

Tools The Tools drop-down menu provides additional options to manage media, monitor

system and activity status on Pathlight VX, perform a Health Check and capture the
system state.

Reports The Reports drop-down menu provides options to view reports on virtual and physical

libraries, drives, and media in Pathlight VX, and reports of other system activity.

Help The Help drop-down menu provides a link to the Pathlight VX online help, system

configuration information, and identifies the system software and firmware levels.

System Information Buttons

The system information buttons appear at the bottom of the Pathlight VX User Interface. Table 3 describes
the system information buttons.

Table 3 System Information Buttons

Button Description

The System Status button displays a list of system status tickets. The System
Status button is only shown if there is a problem (open service ticket).

The Action Required button appears when there are actions that require user
intervention. Otherwise, this button does not appear.

The Admin Alert button appears when entries have been added to the admin
log that should be reviewed by a user with Pathlight VX Administrator
privileges.

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Modifying Basic Settings on the Pathlight VX

This section includes procedures to modify basic settings on the Pathlight VX.

• Changing the Admin Password

• Applying the Pathlight VX License on page 31

• Applying the Pathlight VX License

• Changing Network Settings

• Setting the Date, Time or Time Zone

• Managing Support and System Notifications

on page 31

on page 31

on page 32

on page 34

Changing the Admin Password

When the Pathlight VX is installed, it is loaded with a default password for the Pathlight VX Administrator
(admin). The Administrator is a user with administrator privileges. During initial configuration, the Pathlight
VX installer is prompted, for security reasons, to change this default admin password. As a security best
practice, ADIC recommends that you periodically change the admin password.

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Users.

The Setup - Users screen appears.

3 Select Admin and click Modify.

The Modify User Account screen appears.

4 Change the admin password.

• Enter Password - The new admin password.

Note

• Confirm Password - The new admin password is re-entered (confirmed).

5 Click Finish.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The admin password was successfully changed.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The admin password was NOT changed. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the password was not changed. To change the admin password,
repeat Step 2

6 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

The password must be at least 6 characters (alphanumeric and/or any
characters). Spaces are not allowed.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right of
the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

through Step 5.

30 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

Applying the Pathlight VX License

The Pathlight VX license key is entered when the Pathlight VX is installed and initially configured. If
Advanced Features are later purchased, then a new license key must be applied so that the Advanced
Features can be enabled.

1 From the menu bar, select Setup→ License.

The Setup - License screen appears.

2 In the Enter New License key field, enter the license key and click Apply.

The license key is applied to the Pathlight VX.

Note

The Setup - License screen updates to show the current licensed
configuration.

Changing Network Settings

Change network settings for the Pathlight VX on the Setup - Network screen.

1 Obtain the following Pathlight VX system information from the LAN administrator:

• Hostname

• IP Address

• Default Gateway Address

• Subnet Mask

• Domain Name (optional)

• Primary DNS (optional)

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Network.

The Setup - Network screen appears.

3 Complete the following required fields using the information obtained from the LAN administrator:

• Hostname

• IP Address

• Default Gateway Address

• Subnet Mask

• Complete the following optional fields:

• Domain Name (optional)

• Primary DNS (optional)

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 31

4 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of setting the internal backup
schedule.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The updated network settings were successfully
applied to the Pathlight VX. The Pathlight VX User Interface can now be accessed remotely through
a Web browser using either the Hostname or IP address of the Pathlight VX.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The updated network settings were not applied. To
view the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details,
click Error Log for information on why the updated network settings were not applied. To change
network settings, repeat Step 2

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the
upper-right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT
shown.

through Step 4.

Setting the Date, Time or Time Zone

This feature enables you to set the date, time or time zone on the MS. The time setting can be adjusted
manually or synchronized with Network Time Protocol (NTP).
Mean Time (GMT).

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Date & Time.

The Setup - Date & Time screen appears and displays the Date & Time and NTP Setting panes.

1

The default time zone setting is Greenwich

3 Set the date, time and/or time zone for the Pathlight VX. The date and time can be manually set or

synchronized with NTP. The time zone must be set manually.

• Setting the Date - The date can be set manually or synchronized with NTP.

• To manually set the date:

a. In the Select Date field, specify the date.

b. Go to Step 4

• To synchronize the date with NTP:

a. In the NTP field, select Enable.

b. In the Enter IP Address 1 field, enter the IP address of the NTP server with which to

synchronize the Pathlight VX. Click Test to verify that the Pathlight VX can access the
specified server.

c. Optionally, in the Enter IP Address 2 field, enter the IP address of a second NTP server

with which to synchronize the Pathlight VX. The system only accesses the second NTP
server if, for some reason, the first NTP server cannot be reached. Click Test to verify that
the Pathlight VX can access the specified server.

d. Go to Step 4

on page 33.

on page 33.

1. NTP synchronizes the time of a computer or server to another server or reference time source. On a LAN, NTP is

generally accurate within a millisecond.

32 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

• Setting the Time - The time can be set manually or synchronized with NTP.

• To manually set the time:

a. In the Enter Time field, enter the local time and specify AM or PM.

b. Go to Step 4

• To synchronize the time with NTP:

a. In the NTP field, select Enable.

b. In the Enter IP Address 1 field, enter the IP address of the NTP server with which to

synchronize the Pathlight VX. Click Test to verify that the Pathlight VX can access the
specified server.

c. Optionally, in the Enter IP Address 2 field, enter the IP address of a second NTP server

with which to synchronize the Pathlight VX. The system only accesses the second NTP
server if, for some reason, the first NTP server cannot be reached. Click Test to verify that
the Pathlight VX can access the specified server.

d. Go to Step 4

• Setting the Time Zone - The time zone must be set manually.

a. In the Enter Time Zone field, specify the time zone where the Pathlight VX is located.

b. Go to Step 4

4 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the updated settings.

Note

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the
upper-right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT
shown.

.

.

.

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The updated settings were successfully changed.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The updated settings were NOT changed. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the updated settings were not changed. To change the date, time
and/or time zone settings, repeat Step 3

5 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

on page 32 and Step 4.

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 33

Managing Support and System Notifications

Pathlight VX offers several support and system notifications that alert recipients of system changes or
problems that may require attention. The support notification alerts the ADIC Technical Assistance Center
(ATAC) of Pathlight VX problems. System notifications provide email alerts to designated individuals.

Note

Before setting up a support or system notification, configure the e-mail settings for the
Pathlight VX. If these settings are not configured, support and system notifications will not
be sent.

Configuring E-mail Settings for the Pathlight VX

Use this procedure to configure e-mail settings for the Pathlight VX. The system will use these settings when
it sends system notifications and alerts by e-mail through the customer's SMTP (e-mail) server.

CAUTION

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup > E-mail Configuration.

The Setup - E-mail Configuration screen appears and lists the following fields.

• Enter SMTP Server IP Address: The SMTP server is the e-mail server that the customer wants to
use to transmit Pathlight VX notifications and alerts. Enter the SMTP server's IP address in this field.

To enable Pathlight VX system notifications and alerts to be successfully
sent by e-mail through the customer's SMTP (e-mail) server, certain e-mail
settings must be configured. If these settings are not configured, Pathlight
VX notifications and alerts will not be sent by e-mail. Each failed attempt to
send a notification or alert by e-mail causes a service ticket to be created.

• Select Authentication: Indicates whether the selected SMTP server (specified in the Enter SMTP
Server IP Address field) requires authentication (an account name and a password). If the SMTP
server requires authentication, select Password. If the SMTP server does not require
authentication, select None.

• Enter Account Name: If the SMTP server requires authentication, the account name to access the
SMTP server. If the SMTP server does not require authentication, this field is greyed out (not
selectable).

• Enter Account Password: If the SMTP server requires authentication, the password to access the
SMTP server. If the SMTP server does not require authentication, this field is greyed out (not
selectable).

• Enter Sender Address: This is the e-mail address that appears in e-mail notifications and alerts
sent by the Pathlight VX. The suggested format of the sender address is:
[e-mail] where customer.com is the customer's domain. This is a sample
sender address: [e-mail].

Note

Remember that the sender address is an e-mail address not an IP address.

34 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

3 Enter valid values in the fields on the Setup - E-mail Configuration screen and click Apply.

The Progress Window appears and displays the status of the selected process.

Note

• If Success is shown in the Progress Window: The e-mail settings for the Pathlight VX were
successfully configured.

• If Failure is shown in the Progress Window: The e-mail settings for the Pathlight VX were not
configured. To view the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view
the error details, click Error Logs for information on why the e-mail settings were not configured.
To re-configure the e-mail settings for the Pathlight VX, repeat Step 1

4 Close the Progress Window.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right of
the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

through Step 3.

Enabling the Support Notification

When enabled, the Pathlight VX Support Notification feature sends an e-mail to ATAC when problems occur
in the Pathlight VX. The support notification can be enabled or disabled, but ATAC’s notification address
([e-mail]) cannot be deleted from the System Email Notifications screen.

1 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Notification.

The Setup - System E-mail Notifications screen appears. If e-mail settings have not been configured
for the Pathlight VX, you are prompted to configure them before enabling the support notification. Refer
to Configuring E-mail Settings for the Pathlight VX

2 Select [e-mail].

on page 34.

3 Verify that the support notification works properly by sending a test notification.

a. Click the Test button to the right of [e-mail] to send a test notification to ATAC.

b. Contact ATAC to determine if they received the test notification. If ATAC received the test

notification, go to Step 4
steps:

1 If a relay mail server is used and a host name was specified for the relay server, specify an

IP address instead; the Hostname may not be resolved properly.

2 If a relay mail server is used, verify the DNS parameter in the Pathlight VX’s network

settings to be sure the Hostname is resolved properly. Refer to Changing Network Settings
on page 31.

3 Repeat Step 2

on page 36. If ATAC did not receive the test notification, perform these

and Step 3. Contact ATAC to determine if the test notification was received.

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 35

4 Click Modify.

The Modify System Email Notification screen appears.

5 In the New Settings column, select Enabled and click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the support notification.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The support notification was successfully enabled.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The support notification was NOT enabled. To view
the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the support notification was not enabled. To enable the support
notification, repeat Step 1

6 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

Disabling the Support Notification

Creating a System Notification on page 38

Modifying a System Notification

Deleting a System Notification

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right of
the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

on page 35 through Step 5.

on page 40

on page 41

36 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

Disabling the Support Notification

When disabled, the Pathlight VX Support Notification feature will not send an e-mail to ATAC about system
conditions that require repair and impending system failures. The support notification can be enabled or
disabled, but ATAC’s notification address ([e-mail]) cannot be deleted from the System Email

Notifications screen.

1 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Notification.

The Setup - Notification screen appears.

2 Select the e-mail address to be modified.

3 Click Modify.

The Modify System Email Notification screen appears.

4 Under New Settings, select Disabled and click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the support notification.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The support notification was successfully disabled.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The support notification was NOT disabled. To view
the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the support notification was not disabled. To disable the support
notification, repeat Step 2

Related topics:

Enabling the Support Notification

Disabling the Support Notification

Creating a System Notification

Modifying a System Notification

Deleting a System Notification

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper­right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

through Step 4.

on page 35

on page 37

on page 38

on page 40

on page 41

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Creating a System Notification

The Pathlight VX System Notification feature sends e-mail to the designated recipient with information about
system conditions that require repair and impending system failures.

1 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Notification.

The Setup - System E-mail Notifications screen appears.

2 Click Create to create an e-mail notification.

The Create System E-mail Notification screen appears.

3 In the Enter Email Address field, enter the e-mail address of an individual who should receive Pathlight

VX notifications.

4 From the Select Alert Level drop-down menu, select the alert level when a designated individual

should receive a notification. System alert levels include one or more events based on severity. Refer
to Table 4

for descriptions of event severity and system alert levels. Available system alert level options

are: High, High and Medium, and All. Available event severity levels are: Low, Medium, and High.

Table 4 Pathlight VX Event Severity and System Alert Levels

Event Severity
Level

Low An event occurred which needs to be resolved, but it generally

Medium A more serious event occurred which needs to be resolved, but

High A critical event occurred which needs to be resolved as soon as

Description

does not affect Pathlight VX operation or performance. Low
severity events are only selectable as part of the All alert level.

it does not necessarily need to be fixed as soon as possible.
Pathlight VX operation and performance may be degraded.

possible. Pathlight VX operation and performance are degraded
and there is a risk of impending system failure or data loss.

Alert Level Containing
This Event Severity Level

All

All
High and Medium

All
High
High and Medium

38 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

5 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the system notification.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The system notification was created.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The system notification was NOT created. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the system notification was not created. To create a system
notification, repeat Step 2

6 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

7 Verify that the new system notification works properly by sending a test notification to the e-mail

address.

a. Click the Test button to the right of the newly-created system notification.

A confirmation dialog box prompts if you want to send the test notification.

b. Click OK.

c. Contact the e-mail recipient to verify if the test notification was received. If the test notification

was not received, verify that the correct e-mail address was entered.

Related topics:

Modifying a System Notification

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper­right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

on page 38 through Step 5.

on page 40

Deleting a System Notification

on page 41

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Modifying a System Notification

The System Notification feature sends an e-mail to a designated recipient with information about system
conditions that require repair and impending system failures. Use this procedure to modify a system
notification and change the email address of a notification recipient.

1 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Notification.

The Setup - Notification screen appears.

2 Select the e-mail address to be modified.

3 Click Modify.

The Modify System Email Notification screen appears.

4 Under New Settings, enter a new e-mail address and click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the system notification
being modified.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The system notification was successfully modified.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The system notification was NOT modified. To view
the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the system notification was not modified. To modify the system
notification, repeat Step 1

Related topics:

Creating a System Notification

Deleting a System Notification

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper­right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

through Step 4.

on page 38

on page 41

40 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

Deleting a System Notification

The System Notification feature sends a message through e-mail to a designated recipient with information
about system conditions that require repair and impending system failures. Use this procedure to delete a
system notification by removing the email address of a notification recipient.

1 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Notification.

The Setup - System Email Notifications screen appears.

2 Select the e-mail address to be deleted.

3 Click Delete.

A confirmation dialog box appears.

4 Click OK.

5 Click Apply.

Note

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The system notification was successfully deleted.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The system notification was NOT deleted. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the system notification was not deleted. To delete a system
notification, repeat Step 2

Related topics:

Creating a System Notification

Modifying a System Notification

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status
of the system notification being deleted.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the
upper-right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT
shown.

through Step 5.

on page 38

on page 40

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42 Getting Started with Pathlight VX

Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

Use this procedures in this chapter to perform basic tasks and operations in the Pathlight VX. This chapter
also contains procedures for managing support and system notifications, FC Hosts, user accounts and
virtual libraries, drives, and media. This chapter contains the following section:

• Performing Basic Pathlight VX Tasks

• Working with Virtual Libraries, Drives, and Media on page 52

• Managing FC Hosts

• Managing User Accounts

on page 70

on page 76

Performing Basic Pathlight VX Tasks

This section includes procedures for basic tasks in the Pathlight VX, including performing required actions,
changing virtual and physical library modes, renaming a physical library and canceling a pending request.

Performing Required Actions

The Action Required feature notifies Pathlight VX customers of actions that require user intervention. Each
required action has a link that enables the user to intervene as necessary. For example, the Unknown Media
required action prompts the user to select a media pool (from a pre-defined list) to which to assign new
media in the Pathlight VX.

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 Do one of the following:

• Click Action Required.

The Tools - User Action Required screen appears.

- OR -

• Click Tools→ Required Actions.

The Tools - User Action Required screen appears.

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Required Action Procedure

Unknown media in
the system,
indicate media
pool is the

requested action:

This action appears when media is introduced into the Pathlight VX. You can
either import the media into a selected media pool or cancel the import
operation. To import media, refer to the steps below. To cancel the media
import, refer to the steps on page 46

.

• To import the media into the Pathlight VX:

1 Click the link to view the media type.

The Define Unknown Media screen appears.

2 Select media for the action. Do one of the following:

a. From the list, select the media.

- OR -

b. Narrow the media list:

In the text box, to the right of Apply Filter, enter barcodes, barcode

ranges, wild cards(* ) or any combination of these separated by
commas.

EXAMPLE:

00AB01, 00AB20-00AB50, AB* , *AB

NOTE: These values are case-sensitive.

3 Select the appropriate media pool (Application, Internal Backup, Disk

Extension, Cleaning or Service).

• Application - Media that can be used by the backup application.

a. Click Next.

b. In the Select Virtual Library drop-down list, select a library to

associate with the media.

c. In the Select Media Action drop-down list, select an action to apply to

the media. Available options are:

• Scratch — Imports all selected items as new media (scratch). Data
currently on the selected media can be overwritten.

• Preserve Data — Preserves data on the selected media. Virtual
preserves all data from the media to disk. Direct Access restores all
files directly from media without copying the contents to disk.

d. In the Select Entry Method drop-down list, select an entry method to

introduce the media to the Pathlight VX. Available options are:

• I/E Station — Enters media through the library’s I/E station.

• Slot — Enters media through the library’s door.

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Required Action Procedure

Unknown media
in the system,

e. In the Select Export Rule drop-down list, select a media export rule.

indicate media
pool is the

requested action:

f. Click the operation.

This parameter specifies a destination for the media when it is exported
from the Pathlight VX. Available options are:

• Export to I/E Station — This rule exports physical media from the
Pathlight VX through a physical library’s I/E station. The physical media
is moved to the I/E station, and the disk where the virtual tape was
stored is released so it can be reused.

• Export to Storage Slot — This rule exports media from a virtual library
to a physical library in offline status. Instead of moving the physical
media out of the library through the I/E station, the media is placed into
a slot in the library’s main storage area and held there in offline status
(creating ‘offline library media’). The disk where the virtual tape was
stored is released so it can be reused.

•If Scratch was selected as the media action, go to Step 4

on page 45.

•If Preserve Data was selected as the media action, click Next, specify
a method to preserve the data, and then go to Step 4

on page 45.

Available options are: Virtual and Direct Access.

• Internal Backup — Media for Pathlight VX internal backups.

• Disk Extension — Media used by Pathlight VX storage policies to make
additional copies of virtual data.

• Cleaning — Media used to clean tape drives in physical libraries.

• Service — Media used for Service.

4 Click Finish.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of
defining the unknown media.

NOTE: Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper­right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

•If Success appears in the Progress Window: The unknown media was

successfully assigned to a media pool.

•If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The unknown media was NOT

assigned to a media pool. To view the troubleshooting procedures, click
View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click Error Log
for information on why the unknown media was not assigned to a media
pool. To assign unknown media to a media pool, repeat Step 1
through Step 4

.

on page 44

5 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

1

The export operation retrieves media from the Pathlight VX when the system is attached to a physical library.

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Required Action Procedure

Unknown media
in the system,
indicate media
pool is the

requested action:

• To cancel the media import into the Pathlight VX:

1 Select media for which to cancel the import operation, check the Cancel

Import box, and click Finish.

You are prompted that the import operation will be cancelled and the
selected media will be sent to the I/E Station.

2 Click OK.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of
the cancelled import operation.

NOTE: Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right
of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

•If Success appears in the Progress Window: The media import operation
was successfully cancelled for the selected media.

•If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The media import operation was
NOT cancelled for the selected media. To view the troubleshooting
procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details,
click Error Log for information on why the media import operation was not
cancelled for the selected media. To cancel the media import operation for
selected media, repeat Step 1

and Step 2.

Physical media
ready for removal
from physical
library I/E station

is the requested
action:

3 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

This action appears when media is ready to be removed from a physical library
attached to the Pathlight VX.

NOTE: This required action also causes an Admin Alert to appear on the Pathlight

VX User Interface.

1 Click the link to view the message.

The Physical Media Ready for Removal screen lists the barcodes of media
ready for removal from the I/E station (mailbox) of the physical library.

2 Remove the media from the physical library’s mailbox.

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Required Action Procedure

Archived media
returned, indicate
resolution is the

requested action:

This action appears when previously archived physical media is re-inserted into a
physical library attached to the Pathlight VX.

1 Click the link to view the message.

2 Select the media to resolve.

3 Select a method to re-introduce the archived media to the Pathlight VX.

• Retain Virtual — Data on the physical media is deleted. The data on the
virtual copy is retained.

• Overwrite Virtual — Data on the physical media is copied (overwritten) to the
virtual copy.

• Direct Access — Data on the physical media is accessed directly by the
Pathlight VX backup application. The data on the virtual copy is discarded.

• Scratch — Data on the physical media and the virtual copy is discarded.
Pathlight VX treats the physical media as a blank tape.

4 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of
defining the unknown media.

NOTE: Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right
of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

•If Success appears in the Progress Window: The archived media was
successfully re-introduced to the Pathlight VX.

•If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The archived media was NOT
re-introduced to the Pathlight VX. To view the troubleshooting procedures,
click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click Error Log
for information on why the archived media was not re-introduced to the
Pathlight VX. To re-introduce archived media to the Pathlight VX, repeat Step

1 on page 46 through Step 4.

5 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

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Required Action Procedure

An export has
been requested
for an archived
media, indicate
resolution is the

requested action:

This action appears when an export command has been issued for archived
media.

1 Click the link to view the message.

2 Select the media to resolve.

3 Decide whether to rewrite data on the virtual media to the corresponding

physical media or use the existing physical media:

• Recreate the Physical Volume — Data on the virtual media is rewritten to
the corresponding physical media (volume).

• Use Existing Physical Volume — Data on the physical media (volume) is
usable. It is not necessary to rewrite the contents of the virtual media to the
physical volume.

4 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the
export operation on the archived media.

NOTE: Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right
of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

•If Success appears in the Progress Window: The archived media was
successfully exported.

•If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The archived media was NOT
exported. To view the troubleshooting procedures, click View
Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click Error Log for
information on why the archived media was not exported. To export archived
media, repeat Step 1

through Step 4.

5 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Physical Media
Needed for
Pending Export is

the requested

This action appears when media needs to be added to a physical library attached
to the Pathlight VX.

1 Click the link to view the message.

action:

2 Obtain the labeled physical media listed in the message.

3 Place the physical media in the physical library.

Pathlight VX detects the addition of new media in the physical library.

3 Click Cancel to close the window.

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Changing Library Modes (Online and Offline)

In the Pathlight VX, you can change the operating modes of virtual and physical libraries. There are two
library modes, online and offline.

• Online - The library is in the normal operating state. In online mode, the library processes Pathlight
VX commands.

• Offline - The library is in an offline state. In offline mode, the library does not process Pathlight VX
commands.

Changing Virtual Library Modes

You must take a virtual library offline in this situation:

• Before using the Pathlight VX User Interface to move media (from a drive to a slot, from a slot to a
drive, or from a slot to a slot).

Note

Use this procedure to change the library mode for a virtual library.

1 From the menu bar, select Operations→ Library Management→ Virtual.

The Operations - Virtual Library Mode screen appears and lists the virtual libraries in the Pathlight
VX. For each library, the library type and current mode (online / offline) are listed.

2 Select the virtual library or libraries for which you want to change the library mode and click Apply.

A dialog box prompts you to confirm the library mode change for the selected libraries.

3 Click OK to confirm the library mode change.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the library mode change.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The library mode was successfully changed for the
selected virtual library or libraries.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The library mode was NOT changed. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the library mode was not changed. To change the library mode
of a virtual library, repeat Step 1

On the Tools - Move Media screen, you can take the virtual library offline
before moving media (if it is not already offline).

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper­right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is not shown.

through Step 3.

4 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

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Changing Physical Library Modes

You must take a physical library offline in these situations:

• Before removing and replacing a drive in the library.

• Before performing maintenance on the library.

Use this procedure to change the library mode for a physical library.

1 From the menu bar, select Operations→ Library Management→ Physical→ Library Mode.

The Operations - Physical Library Mode screen appears and lists the physical libraries attached to
the Pathlight VX. For each library, the serial number, library type and current mode (online or offline)
are listed.

2 Select the physical library or libraries for which you want to change the mode and click Apply.

A dialog box prompts you to confirm the library mode change for the selected libraries.

3 Click OK to confirm the library mode change.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the library mode change.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The library mode was changed for the selected
physical library or libraries.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The library mode was NOT changed. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the library mode was not changed. To change the library mode
of a physical library, repeat Step 1

4 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper­right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is not shown.

through Step 3.

Renaming a Physical Library

Pathlight VX applies a default naming convention to physical libraries when they are created, naming them

lib1, lib2, and so on. Use this procedure if you want to rename a physical library.

1 From the menu bar, select Operations→ Library Management→ Physical→ Rename Library.

The Operations - Rename Physical Library screen appears. All physical libraries attached to the
Pathlight VX are listed along with their serial numbers.

2 Select the physical library you want to rename and click Next.

The Rename Physical Library - Physical Library screen appears where Physical Library is the name
of the selected library.

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3 Enter the new name of the physical library and click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the operation to rename
the selected physical library.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The selected physical library was successfully
renamed.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The selected physical library was not renamed. To
view the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details,
click Error Log for information on why the physical library was not renamed. To rename another
physical library, repeat Step 1

4 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper­right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is not shown.

on page 50 through Step 3.

Canceling a Pending Request

This operation cancels a pending request for selected media in one of these states: pending import,

pending export or Early Tape Creation.

1 From the menu bar, select Operations→ Cancel Request.

The Operations - Cancel Pending Request screen appears and lists all media with requests pending.
For each medium, its barcode, associated library, media type, and state are shown.

2 Select the media for which you want to cancel a pending request by checking the box next to the media.

3 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: Pending requests on the selected media were
successfully canceled.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: Pending requests on the selected media were NOT
canceled. To view the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view
the error details, click Error Log for information on why the selected requests were not canceled.
To cancel additional pending requests, repeat Step 1

4 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the
upper-right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is not
shown.

through Step 3.

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Working with Virtual Libraries, Drives, and Media

The Pathlight VX presents a virtual library, drives, and media to the Pathlight VX backup host and
application. The virtual media presents the RAID disk capacity. The procedures in this section describe how
to create, modify, and delete these virtual elements. This section contains the following topics:

• Working with Virtual Libraries

• Working with Virtual Drives on page 58

• Working with Virtual Media

Note

Note

Any addition or deletion of a virtual element may require a reboot of the host
server in order for the host server to detect the correct number of elements.
Additionally, the Pathlight VX backup application may need to be reconfigured to
power operation of the application. For the proper procedure, refer to the backup
application’s user’s manual.

If virtual media is added or deleted in a virtual library, you may need to perform an
inventory on the Pathlight VX backup application to ensure the application media
database is current.

on page 61

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Working with Virtual Libraries

Pathlight VX supports up to 32 virtual libraries in the Pathlight VX. The maximum number of virtual libraries
that can be created is specified by your Pathlight VX license.Supported library types are: Pathlight VX,
Scalar 100, Scalar 1000, Scalar 10K, Scalar i2000, and Scalar i500.

Creating a Virtual Library

To identify the number of virtual libraries for which the Pathlight VX is licensed, refer to Applying the

Pathlight VX License on page 31.

Use this procedure to create one or more virtual libraries in the Pathlight VX.

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Virtual Library.

The Setup - Virtual Library screen appears. This screen lists all existing virtual libraries and, for each
library, its library type.

3 Click Create.

The Create Virtual Library screen appears and displays library and drive parameters. Use this screen
to set up the virtual library, assign its name, number of slots, drive type, and number of drives.

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• Select Type – The library type. Supported virtual libraries are: Pathlight VX, Scalar 100, Scalar
1000, Scalar 10K, Scalar i2000, and Scalar i500. Select the library type from the drop-down list.

• Enter Name – The library name.

• Enter Number of Slots – The number of library slots to create.

• Select Type – The drive type. Supported drive types are: LTO-1, LTO-2, and LTO-3. Select the
drive type from the drop-down list.

• Enter Number of Drives – The number of drives to create. The number of available drives are
listed to the right of the input field.

4 Specify the library and drive parameters and click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the new virtual library.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The virtual library was successfully created with the
specified library and drive parameters.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The virtual library was NOT created. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the library was not created with the specified library and drive
parameters. To create another virtual library, repeat Step 2

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper­right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

on page 53 through Step 4.

54 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

5 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

The Setup - Virtual Library screen appears, which includes the name and type of the newly-created
virtual library.

You are prompted to map the newly-created library to an FC Host.

6 Click OK.

The Setup - Host Access screen appears.

7 Map the new library to an FC Host. For detailed steps, refer to Configuring an FC Host

8 Do one of the following:

• Create virtual media for the virtual library. Refer to Creating Virtual Media

on page 61.

on page 70.

- OR -

• Create additional virtual libraries. Repeat Step 3

on page 53 through Step 5.

Related topics:

Modifying a Virtual Library

Deleting a Virtual Library

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 55

on page 56

on page 57

Modifying a Virtual Library

Once a virtual library is created, you can modify these parameters: library name, library type, FC blade, slot
count, and specify whether the library uses extended barcodes. If you need to change other library
parameters, you must delete the library and create a new one with different parameters. For more
information, refer to Deleting a Virtual Library

Use this procedure to modify a virtual library in the Pathlight VX.

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Virtual Library.

The Setup - Virtual Library screen appears. This screen lists all existing libraries and, for each library,
its library type.

3 Select the virtual library you want to modify and click Modify.

on page 57 and Creating a Virtual Library on page 53.

Note

The Modify Virtual Library - Library Name screen appears where Library Name is the name of the
selected library. Use this page to modify these parameters: library name, library type, the FC blade
associated with the library, slot count, and whether the library uses extended barcodes.

Note

4 Modify one or more parameters and click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the virtual library being
modified.

Note

• If Success is shown in the Progress Window: The virtual library’s parameters were successfully
modified.

• If Failure is shown in the Progress Window: The virtual library’s parameters were NOT modified.
To view the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error
details, click Error Log for information on why the virtual library’s parameters were not modified. To
modify parameters on another virtual library, repeat Step 2

You can only modify one virtual library at a time.

You can only add to the number of slots. You cannot reduce the number of
slots.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right of
the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

through Step 4.

5 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

After the Progress Window closes, the Setup - Virtual Library screen appears and you are prompted
to map the modified library to a LUN so it will be visible to the FC Host(s).

6 Click OK.

The Setup - Host Access screen appears.

7 Map the modified library to a LUN. Configuring an FC Host

Related topics:

Creating a Virtual Library

Deleting a Virtual Library

56 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

on page 53

on page 57

on page 70.

Deleting a Virtual Library

To delete a virtual library, you must first export all media from the library and then delete the library's drives.
For more information, refer to Exporting Virtual Media

Use this procedure to delete a virtual library in the Pathlight VX.

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Virtual Library.

The Setup - Virtual Library screen appears. This screen lists all existing virtual libraries and, for each
library, its library type.

3 From the list, select the virtual library you want to delete.

on page 63 and Deleting a Virtual Drive on page 60.

Note

4 Click Delete.

If the selected library still contains media and/or drives, you are prompted to export the media and delete
the drives before proceeding.

A dialog box prompts if you want to delete the library.

5 Click OK to delete the library.

Related topics:

Creating a Virtual Library

Modifying a Virtual Library

You can delete only one library at a time.

on page 53

on page 56

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Working with Virtual Drives

In the Pathlight VX, virtual drives are located in virtual libraries. The total number of virtual drives that can
be created across all virtual libraries is determined by your Pathlight VX license. To identify the number of
virtual drives for which the Pathlight VX is licensed, refer to Applying the Pathlight VX License

Creating a Virtual Drive

You can create up to 20 virtual drives per FC blade. Depending on the Pathlight VX configuration, the SNC
contains either 1 or 2 FC blades.

on page 31.

Note

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Virtual Drive.

The Setup - Virtual Drive(s) screen appears. This screen lists all existing virtual drives and, for each
drive, the drive serial number, drive type, and the virtual library and FC blade associated with the drive.

3 Click Create.

The Create Virtual Drive(s) screen appears. Use this screen to create one or more virtual drives and
specify the number of drives and drive type.

• Select Library - The virtual library to associate with the new drive(s). Select the library from the
drop-down list.

• Enter Number of Drives – The number of new drives to be created. The number of drives available
are listed to the right of the input field.

When virtual drives are created, they are automatically assigned to the FC
blade(s) in round-robin fashion. For example, the first virtual drive that is
created is assigned to FC blade 1. The second virtual drive is assigned to
FC blade 2. Assignment of virtual drives to the FC blade(s) proceeds in this
manner so the FC blades are load-balanced.

Note

If there is one virtual library, the virtual drive(s) default to be associated
with this library.

• Select Drive Type – The type of virtual drive(s) being created. Available drive types are LTO-1,

LTO-2, and LTO-3.

4 Define the parameters and click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the virtual drive being
created.

Note

• If Success is shown in the Progress Window: The virtual drive was successfully created.

• If Failure is shown in the Progress Window: The virtual drive was NOT created. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the virtual drive was not created. To create another virtual drive,
repeat Step 2

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Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the
upper-right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT
shown.

through Step 4.

5 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

After the Progress Window closes, the Setup - Virtual Drive(s) screen appears and you are prompted
to map the newly-created drive to an FC Host.

6 Click OK.

The Setup - Host Access screen appears.

7 Map the new virtual drive to an FC Host. For detailed steps, refer to Configuring an FC Host

Related topics:

Modifying a Virtual Drive

Deleting a Virtual Drive on page 60

on page 70.

Modifying a Virtual Drive

Once a virtual drive has been created, you can modify these parameters: drive name and the associated
FC blade. To change other virtual drive parameters, you must delete the drive and create a new virtual drive.
For more information, refer to Deleting a Virtual Drive

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Virtual Drive.

The Setup - Virtual Drive(s) screen appears. This screen lists all existing virtual drives and, for each
drive, the drive type and associated virtual library.

3 Select the drive(s) you want to modify.

Note

4 Click Modify.

If you select more than one virtual drive, you cannot modify the information in
the Drive Name field.

on page 60 and Creating a Virtual Drive on page 58.

The Modify Virtual Drive screen appears. Use this page to modify these parameters: drive name and
the FC blade associated with the drive.

5 Modify the virtual drive's name and FC blade settings and click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, containing information on the status of the virtual drive being modified.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The virtual drive was successfully modified.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The virtual drive was NOT modified. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the virtual drive was not modified. To modify another virtual drive,
repeat Step 3

6 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

After the Progress Window closes, the Setup - Virtual Drive screen refreshes and you are prompted
to map the modified drive to a LUN so it will be visible to the FC Host(s).

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right of the
screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

through Step 5.

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7 Click OK.

The Setup - Host Access screen appears.

8 Map the modified virtual drive to a LUN. For detailed steps, refer to Configuring an FC Host

Related topics:

Creating a Virtual Drive

Deleting a Virtual Drive

on page 58

on page 70.

Deleting a Virtual Drive

A virtual drive can only be deleted if it is empty and does not contain any virtual media.

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Virtual Drive.

The Setup - Virtual Drive(s) screen appears. This screen lists all existing virtual drives and, for each
drive, the drive serial number, drive type, and virtual library and FC blade associated with the drive.

3 From the list, select one or more drives you want to delete and click Delete.

A dialog window prompts if you want to delete the drive.

4 Click OK to delete the virtual drive.

Related topics:

Creating a Virtual Drive

Modifying a Virtual Drive

on page 58

on page 59

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Working with Virtual Media

The total number of virtual media that can be created across all virtual libraries is determined by your
Pathlight VX license and the system’s disk capacity. To identify the number of virtual media for which the
Pathlight VX is licensed, refer to Applying the Pathlight VX License

Creating Virtual Media

Virtual media must be created for each virtual library.

on page 31.

Note

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Operations→ Media Management→ Virtual→ Create.

The Operations - Create Virtual Media screen appears. Use this screen to create virtual media in a
virtual library by specifying the media type (LTO-1, LTO-2, or LTO-3), the number of media to create,
the starting barcode of the new media, the applicable storage policy to apply to the new media (if the
Disk Extension [storage policies] feature is licensed and enabled), the method to enter the new media
in the library, and the method to export the new media from the Pathlight VX.

• Select Library - The virtual library for which new media will be created. Select the library from the
drop-down list.

• Select Media Type - The type of media to create. Available types are: LTO-1, LTO-2, and LTO-3.
Select the media type from the drop-down list.

• Enter Quantity - The quantity of media to create. The number of licensed media available and slots
available are listed to the right of the input field.

When new virtual media is created, you may need to perform an inventory
on the Pathlight VX backup application to ensure the application media
database is current.

Note

If only one virtual library has been set up, Pathlight VX defaults to create
media for this library.

• Enter Starting Barcode - The starting barcode for the new media.

Note

• Select Entry Method - The method to enter the media in the library. Available options are: I/E
Station and Slot. Select the entry method from the drop-down list.

Set the entry method to whatever you would normally do on a physical library. For example, if you
have a number of media to enter and you would normally enter the media through a door, select
Slot. If you normally enter media through a tape library's mailbox, select I/E Station.

Note

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For each barcode created, the number entered will be incremented by one (1).
Numbers are incremented by numbers and letters are incremented by letters.

Selecting Slot indicates to the Pathlight VX backup application that the virtual
library's door is open, which causes the backup application to re-inventory the
library for new media.

3 Define the parameters and click Apply.

Note

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the virtual media being
created.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The virtual media was successfully created.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: This indicates one of two possible situations: no virtual
media was created or some number of virtual media was created, up to the number of licensed
media and slots available. To view the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended
Actions. To view the error details, click Error Log for information on why the virtual media was not
created. To create additional virtual media, repeat Step 2

4 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

If adding the new media exceeds the amount of space available on the RAID,
the error log reports ‘error creating media’. To make additional space available
for the new virtual media, you must export media to the physical library or
delete existing virtual media from the Pathlight VX, and then repeat this
procedure.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right of
the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

on page 61 and Step 3.

Deleting Virtual Media

Exporting Virtual Media

Recycling Virtual Media

Setting Virtual Media Attributes

Setting Media Access Rules

Setting Default Media Access

on page 67

on page 63

on page 65

on page 86

on page 69

on page 84

62 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

Exporting Virtual Media

If data is stored on virtual media and the media is exported from the Pathlight VX, then the system writes
the data to physical media (tape). The export operation should only be used if the Pathlight VX's backup
application is not active to perform this function.

CAUTION

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Operations→ Media Management→ Virtual→ Export.

The Operations - Export Virtual Media screen appears.

If you export virtual media with data written to it and there is no
corresponding physical media to write the data to, then the process remains
pending until media is added and the operation completes. If you do not
want to save the data on the virtual media, then you can either cancel the
operation or recycle the virtual media. Recycling the media causes its data to
be discarded. Refer to Recycling Virtual Media

on page 65.

This screen lists the virtual media that are available to export. For each media, the barcode, media type,
and associated library are shown.

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3 Select media to export. Do one of the following:

• Select one or more virtual media to export by checking the box next to the media’s barcode.

- OR -

• Narrow the media list:

a. In the text box to the right of Apply Filter, enter barcodes, barcode ranges, wildcards(*) or any

combination of these separated by commas.

EXAMPLE:

00AB01, 00AB20-00AB50, AB*, *AB

Note

b. Click Apply Filter.

4 Click Apply.

A dialog box appears and prompts if you want to export the selected media from the Pathlight VX.

5 Click OK.

The Pathlight VX displays the Progress Window, which contains information on the status of the virtual
media being exported.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The export request was successfully submitted.

When the export operation is complete, the status of the request is reported in the Tools→ Activity

Status screen and the Action Required button appears, notifying you that the physical media is
ready to remove from the physical library's mailbox.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The export request was NOT submitted. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the export request was not submitted. To export additional virtual
media, repeat Step 2

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right of the
screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

These filter values are case-sensitive.

on page 63 through Step 5.

6 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

Creating Virtual Media

Deleting Virtual Media

Recycling Virtual Media

Setting Virtual Media Attributes

Setting Media Access Rules

Setting Default Media Access

64 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

on page 61

on page 67

on page 65

on page 69

on page 86

on page 84

Recycling Virtual Media

Recycling virtual media resets to the beginning of the selected media, enabling it to be re-used in the
Pathlight VX. Because of the reset, any data on the media will be lost when new data is written to the media.
An export operation performed on blank media results in a de-allocation of the space used by the media.

CAUTION

Note

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Operations→ Media Management→ Virtual→ Recycle.

The Operations - Recycle Virtual Media screen appears.

The Recycle Media function resets to the beginning of the selected
media; it does not purge data on the media.

You cannot recycle blank media or media that is currently mounted in a virtual drive.

This screen lists the virtual media that are available to recycle. For each media, the barcode, media
type, and associated library are shown.

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3 Do one of the following:

• Select the virtual media you want to recycle by checking the box next to the media’s barcode.

- OR -

• Narrow the media list:

a. In the Apply Filter field, enter barcodes, barcode ranges, wildcards(*) or any combination of

these separated by commas.

EXAMPLE:

00AB01, 00AB20-00AB50, AB*, *AB

Note

b. Click Apply Filter.

4 Click Apply.

A dialog box appears and prompts if you want to recycle the media.

5 Click OK to recycle the media.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the media being recycled.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The virtual media was successfully recycled.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The virtual media was NOT recycled. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the virtual media was not recycled. To recycle additional virtual
media, repeat Step 2

6 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right of the
screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

These filter values are case-sensitive.

on page 65 through Step 5.

Creating Virtual Media

Deleting Virtual Media

Exporting Virtual Media

Setting Virtual Media Attributes

Setting Media Access Rules

Setting Default Media Access

66 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

on page 61

on page 67

on page 63

on page 69

on page 86

on page 84

Deleting Virtual Media

e

To delete virtual media, you must first export it from the Pathlight VX. For more information on this operation,
refer to Exporting Virtual Media

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Operations→ Media Management→ Virtual→ Delete.

The Operations - Delete Virtual Media screen appears.

on page 63.

This screen lists all existing virtual media that have been exported from Pathlight VX and are available
for deletion.

3 Do one of the following:

• Select the virtual media you want to delete by checking the box next to the media’s barcode.

- OR -

• Narrow the media list:

a. In the Apply Filter field, enter barcodes, barcode ranges, wildcards(*) or any combination of

these separated by commas.

EXAMPLE:

00AB01, 00AB20-00AB50, AB*, *AB

Not

b. Click Apply Filter.

4 Click Apply.

A dialog box appears and prompts if you want to delete the media.

These filter values are case-sensitive.

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5 Click OK to delete the media.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the virtual media being
deleted.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The virtual media was successfully deleted.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The virtual media was NOT deleted. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the virtual media was not deleted. To delete additional virtual
media, repeat Step 3

6 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

Creating Virtual Media

Exporting Virtual Media

Recycling Virtual Media

Setting Virtual Media Attributes

Setting Media Access Rules

Setting Default Media Access

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right of the
screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

on page 67 through Step 5.

on page 61

on page 63

on page 65

on page 69

on page 86

on page 84

68 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

Setting Virtual Media Attributes

Use this procedure to set (toggle) the Write Protect attribute on virtual media. When Write Protect is on (set
to True), data cannot be written to the selected virtual media. When Write Protect is off (set to False), data
can be written to the selected virtual media.

Note

1 From the menu bar, select Operations > Media Management > Virtual > Attributes.

The Operations - Virtual Media Attributes screen appears and lists all virtual media in the Pathlight
VX. For each virtual medium, its barcode, media type, write protect setting, and associated virtual library
are shown.

2 Select the virtual media on which to change the Write Protect attribute by checking the box next to the

media.

3 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears.

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The Write Protect attribute of the selected virtual
media was successfully toggled (changed).

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The Write Protect attribute of the selected virtual
media was NOT toggled (changed). To view the troubleshooting procedures, click View
Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click Error Log for information on why the Write
Protect attribute was not toggled on the selected media. To toggle the Write Protect attribute on
selected virtual media, repeat Step 1

Scratch media cannot be write-protected in the Pathlight VX so they are not
listed on the Operations - Virtual Media Attributes screen.

Note

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right of the
screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

through Step 3.

4 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

Creating Virtual Media

Deleting Virtual Media

Exporting Virtual Media

Recycling Virtual Media

Setting Media Access Rules

Setting Default Media Access

Pathlight VX User’s Guide 69

on page 61

on page 67

on page 63

on page 65

on page 86

on page 84

Managing FC Hosts

Backup operations on the Pathlight VX are run on a backup application that is accessible through one or
more FC Hosts. An FC Host only sees devices that have been mapped to a specific LUN. Use the
procedures in this section to configure, modify, and remove FC Hosts associated with the Pathlight VX.

Configuring an FC Host

Use this procedure to configure an FC Host by specifying LUN mapping on the device.

1 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Host Access.

The Setup - Host Access screen appears and lists the virtual libraries on the Pathlight VX.

2 Filter the list of virtual devices that are available to be mapped to the FC Host by selecting one or more

virtual libraries.

• To select one or more virtual libraries, check the box next to each library's name and click Next.

• To select all of the virtual libraries, check the Name box and click Next.

3 Click Next.

The Setup - Host Access - vlib screen appears, where vlib is the name of the selected virtual library.

This screen lists the following information:

• Host Name – The name of the configured FC Host.

Note

• Type – The operating system of the FC Host.

• WWN – The ADIC-generated address of the FC Host.

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The FC host name may display as Unknown. To change the host name,
refer to Modifying an FC Host

on page 73.

4 Select an FC Host to configure and click Configure.

The Configure Host - Host Name screen appears, where Host Name is the name of the FC Host.

Note

5 Do one of the following:

• Change LUN mapping for a device; select a LUN from the drop-down list in the LUN column.

• Map a LUN for each device:

a. Click Map All at the lower-right of the page.

A dialog box prompts you to select the order in which LUNs will be mapped.

• Sequential (1, 2, 3...): LUNs are mapped in sequential order beginning at 1.

• Even (2, 4, 6...): LUNs are mapped in sequential order using even numbers beginning at 2.

• Odd (1, 3, 5...): LUNs are mapped in sequential order using odd numbers beginning at 1.

b. Select a LUN mapping order and click Apply.

The dialog box closes and the Configure Host - Host Name screen appears.

c. Click Apply.

If you want to view more information about a particular device, click the
device name in the Device column.

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• Clear all mapped LUNs:

a. Click UnMap All at the lower-right of the page.

A confirmation message indicates that current LUN mappings are cleared.

b. Click OK.

Note

Note

6 Click Apply to save the FC Host configuration.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the configured FC Host.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The FC Host was successfully configured.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The FC Host was NOT configured. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the FC Host was not configured. To configure another FC Host,
repeat Step 2

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper­right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

One device must be mapped to LUN 0 (zero). By default, Pathlight VX
automatically maps the Pathlight VX Controller to 0 (zero).

The FC Host can only detect the virtual libraries and virtual drives mapped
to a specific LUN. If you select None for a specific device, the FC Host
does not detect the device. This is useful, for example, if you want to
expose a subset of virtual drives to one FC Host, and a different subset to a
different FC Host.

on page 70 through Step 6.

7 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

Modifying an FC Host

Removing an FC Host

on page 73

on page 74

72 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

Modifying an FC Host

Use this procedure to modify the name, type or WWN of an FC Host.

Note

1 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Host Access.

The Setup - Host Access screen appears.

2 Select one or more virtual libraries.

• To select one or more virtual libraries, check the box next to each library's name and click Next.

• To select all of the virtual libraries, check the Name box and click Next.

3 Click Next.

The Setup - Host Access - vlib screen appears, where vlib is the name of the selected virtual library.

If the default name Unknown appears as the name of an FC Host, use this
procedure to modify the FC Host.

Note

Selecting one or more virtual libraries has no bearing on the operation to
modify an FC Host. The virtual library selection is an artifact, and it does
not matter which library or libraries are selected.

4 Select an FC Host and click Modify.

The Modify Host - Host Name screen appears, where Host Name is the name of the selected FC Host.

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5 Modify the name, type and/or the WWN of an FC Host.

6 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the modified FC Host.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The FC Host was successfully modified.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The FC Host was NOT modified. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the FC Host was not modified. To modify another FC Host, repeat

Step 2

7 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

Configuring an FC Host

Removing an FC Host

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the
upper-right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT
shown.

on page 73 through Step 6.

on page 70

Removing an FC Host

Use this procedure to remove an FC Host that has been disconnected from the Pathlight VX. If the Pathlight
VX has dual FC blades in the SNC and the FC Host is associated with both FC blades, then this procedure
must be performed two

1 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Host Access.

times to remove the FC Host from both FC blades.

The Setup - Host Access screen appears and lists all virtual libraries in the Pathlight VX.

2 Select one or more virtual libraries in the Pathlight VX.

• To select one or more virtual libraries, check the box next to each library's name and click Next.

• To select all of the virtual libraries, check the Name box and click Next.

Note

The Setup - Host Access - vlib screen appears, where vlib is the name of the selected virtual library
or libraries.

Selecting one or more virtual libraries has no bearing on the operation to
remove an FC Host. The virtual library selection is an artifact, and it does
not matter which library or libraries are selected.

74 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

This screen lists the FC Hosts that are associated with the FC blades (SNC) in the Pathlight VX.

3 Select an FC Host and click Remove.

A dialog box prompts you to confirm the removal of the selected FC Host.

4 Click OK.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the FC Host selected for
removal.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The FC Host was successfully removed from the
selected FC blade.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The FC Host was NOT removed from the Pathlight
VX. To view the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error
details, click Error Log for information on why the FC Host was not removed.

5 If the Pathlight VX has dual FC blades in the SNC and the FC Host is associated with both FC blades,

then repeat Step 2

6 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

Configuring an FC Host

Modifying an FC Host

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the
upper-right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT
shown.

on page 74 through Step 4 to remove the FC Host from the second FC blade.

on page 70

on page 73

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Managing User Accounts

The procedures in the section describe how to create, modify, and delete Pathlight VX user accounts.

Creating User Accounts

A Pathlight VX user account can be set up when the system is initially configured or at a later time. Users
who do not have Pathlight VX Administrator privileges can only access a restricted number of Pathlight VX
screens and are limited to performing administrative tasks on designated virtual libraries.

Note

CAUTION

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Users.

The Setup - Users screen appears and lists the current Pathlight VX users. For each user, the privilege
associated with user account is shown.

3 Click Create.

The Create User Account screen appears. Use this screen to set up the user name, password, and
privilege.

• Enter User Name - The user name, for example, user1.

Only a user with Pathlight VX Administrator privileges can create a new user
account.

To maintain system security, you are strongly urged to change the
default admin password after the Pathlight VX is installed. For more

Note

information, refer to Modifying User Accounts on page 77

The user name must have a minimum of 1 character and a maximum of 20
characters.

on page 79.

• Enter Password - The user password.

Note

• Confirm Password - The user password, re-entered for confirmation.

• Select Privilege - The user privilege. Available options are Administrator and User. Verify that

User is selected.

4 Define the parameters and click Next.

The Create User Account - User Name screen appears, where User Name is the name entered in

Step 3

.

5 Select the library or libraries to which you want the user to have access.

76 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

The password must be at least 6 characters (alphanumeric and/or any
characters). Spaces are not allowed.

6 Click Finish.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the user account being
created.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The new user account was successfully created.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The new user account was NOT created. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the new user account was not created. To create additional user
accounts, repeat Step 3

7 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

Modifying User Accounts

Deleting User Accounts on page 79

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right of
the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

on page 76 through Step 6.

Modifying User Accounts

Use this procedure to modify passwords and privileges in Pathlight VX user accounts.

Note

CAUTION

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Users.

The Setup - Users screen appears.

3 Select the user account you want to modify.

4 Click Modify.

Only the Pathlight VX Administrator can modify a user account.

As a security best practice, ADIC recommends that you periodically change
the default admin password for the Pathlight VX. For more information, refer

Note

to Changing the Admin Password

If you want to change the name on a user account, you must delete the
existing user account and create a new one. This procedure cannot be used to
change the name of a user account.

on page 30.

The Modify User Account screen appears.

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5 Modify the user account as necessary.

• Enter Password - The new user password.

Note

• Confirm Password - The new user password is re-entered (confirmed).

• Select Privilege - The user privilege. Select Administrator or User.

6 Specify the user account settings and click Next.

7 Modify the user’s library access, as necessary. Select the library or libraries to which you want the user

to have access.

8 Click Finish.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the status of the user account being
modified.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The user account was successfully modified.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The user account was NOT modified. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the user account was not modified. To modify another user
account, repeat Step 2

The password must be at least 6 characters (alphanumeric and/or any
characters). Spaces are not allowed.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right of
the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

on page 77 through Step 8.

9 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

Creating User Accounts

Deleting User Accounts

on page 76

on page 79

78 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

Deleting User Accounts

Use this procedure to delete Pathlight VX user accounts.

Note

CAUTION

Note

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Users.

The Setup - Users screen appears.

3 Select the user account you want to delete.

4 Click Delete.

A dialog box prompts if you want to delete the user account.

5 Click OK to delete the user account.

Related topics:

Only the Pathlight VX Administrator can delete a user account.

As a security best practice, ADIC recommends that you periodically change
the default admin password for the Pathlight VX. For more information, refer
to Changing the Admin Password

The Pathlight VX Administrator account cannot be deleted.

on page 30.

Creating User Accounts

Modifying User Accounts

on page 76

on page 77

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80 Performing Basic Tasks and Operations

Performing Advanced Tasks and Operations

Use this procedures in this chapter to perform advanced tasks and operations in the Pathlight VX. This
chapter contains procedures for managing different types of media and Advanced Features such as
Archive, Early Tape Creation, and Storage Policies (Disk Extension). This chapter contains the following
sections:

• Managing Media in the Pathlight VX

• Removing Media from the Pathlight VX on page 93

• Managing Disk Extension Media

• Managing Internal Backup Media

• Working with Advanced Features

• Managing Storage Policies

on page 98

on page 101

on page 103

on page 108

Managing Media in the Pathlight VX

Use the procedures in this section to manage media in the Pathlight VX, such as setting media filters and
rules, moving virtual media in a library, reassigning physical media, archiving media, and managing offline
media.

Setting Media Filters

Media filters enable Pathlight VX to automatically classify new media (tapes) introduced into the system as
a certain media type and assign the media to the appropriate media pool: Cleaning, Disk Extension,
Internal Backup, and Service. For example, the cleaning media filter matches cleaning media to physical
(tape) media barcodes starting with the letters ‘CLN’. When media is brought into the Pathlight VX, and its
barcode matches this filter, the system automatically classifies the tape as cleaning media. The Disk
Extension, Internal Backup, and Service media filters work in the same manner.

Using media filters avoids having to go through the 'Action Required', 'Define Unknown Media' process of
manually classifying media.

Note

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The Disk Extension media filter is only displayed on this page if the Pathlight VX
is licensed for Disk Extension (storage policies) and storage policies have been
enabled on the system.

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Media Filters.

The Setup - Media Filters screen appears.

• The internal backup media filter indicates physical (tape) media that are used for the Pathlight VX
backup.

• The '?' special character matches any individual character.

• The '*' special character matches any number of characters.

3 Enter a filter expression in the Enter Internal Backup Media Filter text box.

Example filter expressions include:

• PVX? - matches any single alphanumeric character following PVX (for example, PVX0, PVXA).

• PVX* - matches any number of characters following PVX (for example, PVX12, PVX12345).

4 Click Apply.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The media filter was successfully set.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The media filter was NOT set. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click

Error Log for information. To set additional media filters, repeat Step 2

5 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this
action. However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper­right of the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

and Step 3.

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Setting the Default Export Rule

The default export rule specifies the destination for virtual media when it is exported from the Pathlight VX.
Use this procedure to set up the default export rule to apply to virtual media upon export. The default export
rule only applies to new media introduced into the Pathlight VX, it does not affect media already in the

system. To change the export rule for media already in the Pathlight VX, navigate to Operations→ Media

Management→ Virtual→ Media Export Rules and refer to Setting Media Access Rules
1 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Default Export Rule.

The Setup - Default Export Rule screen appears.

2 Select a default export rule. Available options are:

• I/E Station - This rule exports physical media from the Pathlight VX through a physical library's I/E
station. The physical media is moved to the I/E station, and the disk where the virtual tape was
stored is released so it can be reused.

• Storage Slot (offline media) - This rule exports media from a virtual library to a physical library in
offline status. Instead of moving the physical media out of the library though the I/E station, the
media is placed into a slot in the library's main storage area and held there in offline status (creating
'offline library media').

3 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears.

on page 86.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The selected export rule was successfully set up as
the default.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The selected export rule was not set up as the default.
To view the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error
details, click Error Log for information on why the selection was not set up as the default export
rule. To set a default export rule, repeat Step 2

4 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right of the
screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

and Step 3.

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Setting Default Media Access

Default media access defines how physical media exported from the Pathlight VX will be handled when it is
imported back into the Pathlight VX. Available media access states are Scratch, Direct Access, Virtual,
and Unknown. Depending on the access state selected, data on the media can be discarded, read back
into the system directly from the media, or written to virtual media.

Use this procedure to define media access for media has not yet been exported from the Pathlight VX.

Note

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Setup→ Default Media Access.

The Setup - Set Default Media Access screen appears.

3 In the Select Default Access Rule drop-down list, select the default media access to assign to media

when it is exported from the Pathlight VX. Available media access states are:

• Scratch – Data on the media is not preserved and can be overwritten by new data.

• Direct Access – The media is automatically placed in a physical drive and its data is read directly
to the backup application. The data is not restored to virtual media in the Pathlight VX.

This procedure defines the default access state that will be applied to media
currently in the Pathlight VX at the time the media is exported from the
system. A related procedure is to set the access rules for media that has
already been exported from the Pathlight VX. To navigate to the Set Media

Access Rules operation, select Operations→ Media Management→ Virtual→

Media Access Rules on the menu bar.

Note

If a restore operation is attempted on media marked as Scratch, then the
operation fails. To restore data on Scratch media, change the media access
state to Virtual or Direct Access.

• Virtual – Data on the media is restored to virtual media in the Pathlight VX.

• Unknown - The media is treated as a media that the Pathlight VX has never used. When unknown
media is imported into the Pathlight VX, the system prompts the user that unknown media has been
detected and a media handling method needs to be specified. Refer to Performing Required Actions
on page 43.

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4 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the default media access state being
changed.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The default media access state was successfully
set.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The default media access state was NOT set. To view
the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the media access rule was not set. To set a media access rule,
repeat Step 2

Related topics:

Creating Virtual Media

Deleting Virtual Media

Exporting Virtual Media

Recycling Virtual Media

Setting Virtual Media Attributes

Setting Media Access Rules

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right of the
screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

on page 84 through Step 4.

on page 61

on page 67

on page 63

on page 65

on page 69

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Setting Media Access Rules

Media access rules define how physical media exported from the Pathlight VX will be handled when it is
imported back into the Pathlight VX. Available media access rules are Scratch, Direct Access, and Virtual.
Depending on the access rule selected, data on the media can be discarded, read back into the system
directly from the media, or written to virtual media.

Use this procedure to define media access for media that has already been exported from the Pathlight VX.

Note

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Operations→ Media Management→ Virtual→ Media Access Rules.

The Operations - Media Access Rules screen appears and lists all exported media.

This procedure defines how media that has already been exported from the Pathlight
VX will be handled when it is imported back into the system. A related procedure is to
define the default access state that will be applied to media currently in the Pathlight VX
at the time the media is exported from the system. To navigate to the Set Default Media

Access operation, select Setup→ Default Media Access on the menu bar.

For each media, its barcode, media type, associated library, current state, and current media access
rule are shown.

3 Do one of the following:

• Select the virtual media for which you want to change the media access rule by checking the box
next to the media’s barcode.

- OR -

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• Narrow the media list:

a. In the Apply Filter field, enter barcodes, barcode ranges, wildcards(*) or any combination of

these separated by commas.

EXAMPLE:

00AB01, 00AB20-00AB50, AB*, *AB

Note

b. Click Apply Filter.

4 In the Select New Access Rule drop-down list, select an access rule to apply when the media is

imported into the Pathlight VX. Available media access rules are:

• Scratch – Data on the media is not preserved and can be overwritten by new data.

Note

• Direct Access – The media is automatically placed in a physical drive and its data is read directly
to the backup application. The data is not restored to virtual media in the Pathlight VX.

• Virtual – Data on the media is restored to virtual media in the Pathlight VX.

5 Click Apply.

A dialog box prompts if you want to apply the selected media access rule.

6 Click OK to apply the media access rule.

The Progress Window appears, which contains information on the media access rule being changed.

These filter values are case-sensitive.

If a restore operation is attempted on media marked as Scratch, then the
operation fails. To restore data on Scratch media, change the media access
state to Virtual or Direct Access.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The media access rule was successfully set.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The media access rule was NOT set. To view the
troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click
Error Log for information on why the media access rule was not set. To set a media access rule,
repeat Step 2

7 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

Creating Virtual Media

Deleting Virtual Media

Exporting Virtual Media

Recycling Virtual Media

Setting Virtual Media Attributes

Setting Default Media Access

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Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right of the
screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

on page 86 through Step 6.

on page 61

on page 67

on page 63

on page 65

on page 69

on page 84

Moving Media Within a Virtual Library

Use this procedure to move virtual media to an empty drive or storage slot in a virtual library. The virtual
library containing the media must be taken offline before the move operation can be initiated.

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Tools→ Media→ Move Media.

The Tools - Move Media screen appears and displays all virtual libraries in the Pathlight VX.

3 Select the virtual library containing the media to be moved.

4 Click Next.

If the selected library is online, you are prompted to take it offline to continue. Media can only be moved
in a library that is offline.

The Move Media - library screen appears where library is the selected virtual library.

5 Select the source media.

a. In the Show Device Type area of the Source Locations table, select Drive, Storage, or I/E

Station to view media available in the selected device type.

The Source Locations table refreshes and displays all locations of the selected device.

• If a location has source media in it, the radio button is selectable.

• If a location does not have source media in it, the radio button is not selectable (appears
greyed out).

b. In the Source Locations table, select source media to move.

c. In the Show Device Type area of the Destination Locations table, select Drive or Storage to

view selected device locations where the virtual media can be moved.

The Destination Locations table refreshes and displays all locations of the selected device.
type.

d. Select the destination location for the media.

e. If you want to eject mounted tapes, check the Force Unload box.

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6 Click Apply.

You are prompted that after the move operation is complete, use the Pathlight VX backup application
to audit the library. The audit determines the current location of virtual media in the library.

7 Click OK.

The Progress Window appears.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The selected virtual media was successfully moved
to the specified location. In the Pathlight VX backup application, run an audit of the library. The audit
ensures that the virtual media and its new location are recognized by the backup application. To
move other virtual media, repeat Step 2

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The selected virtual media was not moved to the
specified location. After a few seconds, retry the move. Another process may have been running
that interfered with the move operation.

8 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right of
the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

on page 88 through Step 7.

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Reassigning Physical Media to the Unknown Media Pool

Use this procedure to change (reassign) selected physical media back to the ‘Unknown’ media pool if it was
unintentionally assigned to a different media pool, such as Application, Internal Backup, Disk Extension,
or Cleaning.

After changing to the Unknown media pool, navigate to the Define Unknown Media screen and move
selected media into the correct media pool.

Note

1 Log on as a user with Administrator privileges.

2 From the menu bar, select Tools→ Media→ Change Media→ Media Pool.

The Tools - Change Media Pool screen appears. This screen lists the blank media that can be
reassigned to the Unknown media pool. For each media, its barcode, associated media pool and
physical library, and media type are listed.

3 Do one of the following:

• Select the blank physical media to be assigned to the Unknown media pool by checking the box
next to the media’s barcode.

- OR -

• Narrow the media list:

a. In the Apply Filter field, enter barcodes, barcode ranges, wildcards(*) or any combination of

Only blank, unused media can be reassigned to the Unknown media pool if it
was unintentionally assigned to a different media pool.

these separated by commas.

EXAMPLE:

00AB01, 00AB20-00AB50, AB*, *AB

Note

These filter values are case-sensitive.

b. Click Apply Filter.

4 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window: The blank physical media was successfully changed
(reassigned) to the Unknown media pool.

• If Failure appears in the Progress Window: The blank physical media was NOT successfully
changed (reassigned) to the Unknown media pool. To view the troubleshooting procedures, click
View Recommended Actions. To view the errors, click Error Log for information on why the blank
physical media was not changed. To change blank physical media, repeat Step 2

5 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Related topics:

Performing Required Actions

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Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking the X in the upper-right of the
screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

through Step 4.

on page 43

Managing Offline Media

After virtual media is taken offline and exported to a storage slot in the physical library as offline media, it
can be either exported to the I/E station for removal from the physical library or imported to a virtual library

in the Pathlight VX. From the menu bar, select Operations→ Media Management→ Physical→

Application.

The Operations - Manage Application Media screen appears.

6 Select an offline media operation. Do one of the following:

• Export the offline media to the I/E station on the physical library. This option causes the offline
media to be moved to the I/E station, where it can be removed from the library.

a. Select Export offline media to I/E station and click Next.

The Application Media - Export Offline Media screen appears. For each media, the screen
lists the following information: the media's barcode, media type, the amount of used space on
the media, and the amount of free space on the media.

b. Select the offline media to export to the I/E station on the library and click Apply.

The Progress Window appears.

• Import the offline media to a virtual library on the Pathlight VX. This option causes the offline media
to be imported into the virtual library specified by the user.

a. Select Import offline media to virtual library and click Next.

The Application Media - Import Offline Media screen appears.

b. Select the offline media to import to a virtual library on the Pathlight VX.

c. Specify the additional parameters to apply to the offline media when it is imported to the

Pathlight VX

• Select Virtual Library - This parameter is the virtual library to which the media will be
assigned. Available options are the virtual libraries that have been created in the Pathlight
VX.

• Select Policy - This parameter is the storage policy to apply to the media. Available options
are: default_policy and any other storage policies that have been created.

• Select Media Action - This parameter specifies data handling for the media.

• Scratch - This option imports all selected items as new media (scratch) and deletes all

data on the selected media.

• Virtual - This option copies all data from the physical media to virtual media.

• Direct Access - This option restores data directly from the physical media without

copying it to virtual media.

• Select Entry Method - This parameter specifies how the media should be imported into
the Pathlight VX. Available options are: I/E Station and Slot.

• Select Export Rule - This parameter specifies how the media should be exported from the
Pathlight VX.

• Export to I/E Station - The media is exported to the I/E station of the physical library.

• Export to Storage Slot - The media is exported to a slot in the storage area of the

physical library.

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7 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears.

Note

• If Success appears in the Progress Window:

• For the Export option, the offline media was successfully exported to the I/E station.

• For the Import option, the offline media was successfully imported to the virtual library.

• If Failure appears n the Progress Window:

• For the Export option, the offline media was NOT exported.

• For the Import option, the offline media was NOT imported.

To view the troubleshooting procedures, click View Recommended Actions. To view the error
details, click Error Log for information on why the offline media operation was not successful.

8 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right of
the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

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Removing Media from the Pathlight VX

Use the procedures in this section to remove different types of media from the Pathlight VX by sending it to
the I/E station of an attached physical library. You can remove Application, Cleaning, Disk Extension,
Internal Backup, and Service media.

Removing Application Media

Use this procedure to remove application media from the Pathlight VX by sending it to the I/E station of an
attached physical library.

1 From the menu bar, select Operations→ Media Management→ Physical→ Application.

The Operations - Manage Application Media screen appears and lists several options for managing
application media.

2 Select the Export offline media to I/E station option and click Next.

The Application Media - Export Offline Media screen appears. For each media, the following
information is provided: the media's barcode, media type, the amount of used space on the media, and
the amount of free space on the media.

3 Select one or more application media to remove.

• To select one or more application media, check the box next to each media's barcode.

• To select all application media, check the box next to Barcode.

4 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears.

Note

• If Success is shown in the Progress Window: The selected application media was successfully
sent to the I/E station of the attached physical library.

• If Failure is shown in the Progress Window: The selected application media was not sent to the I/
E station of the attached physical library. To view the troubleshooting procedures, click View
Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click Error Log for information on why the
removal procedure was not successful. To remove additional application media from the Pathlight
VX, repeat Step 1

5 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

6 Remove the media from the I/E station of the attached physical library.

Related topics:

Removing Cleaning Media

Removing Disk Extension Media

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right of
the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

through Step 4.

on page 94

on page 95

Removing Internal Backup Media

Removing Service Media

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on page 97

on page 96

Removing Cleaning Media

Use this procedure to remove cleaning media from the Pathlight VX by sending it to the I/E station of an
attached physical library.

1 From the menu bar, select Operations→ Media Management→ Physical→ Cleaning.

The Cleaning Media - Remove screen appears and lists the cleaning media in the Pathlight VX. For
each media, the following information is provided: the media's barcode, media type, and library where
the media is located.

2 Select one or more cleaning media to remove.

• To select one or more cleaning media, check the box next to each media's barcode.

• To select all cleaning media, check the box next to Barcode.

3 Click Apply.

The Progress Window appears.

Note

• If Success is shown in the Progress Window: The selected cleaning media was successfully sent
to the I/E station of the attached physical library.

• If Failure is shown in the Progress Window: The selected cleaning media was not sent to the I/E
station of the attached physical library. To view the troubleshooting procedures, click View
Recommended Actions. To view the error details, click Error Log for information on why the
removal procedure was not successful. To remove additional cleaning media from the Pathlight VX,
repeat Step 1

4 Click Close to close the Progress Window.

5 Remove the media from the I/E station of the attached physical library.

Related topics:

Removing Application Media

Removing Disk Extension Media

Removing Internal Backup Media

Removing Service Media

Once the Progress Window appears, you cannot cancel or stop this action.
However, you can close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right of
the screen, but confirmation of success or failure is NOT shown.

through Step 3.

on page 93

on page 95

on page 96

on page 97

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